Travel Pediatric Acute Care/Oncology RN
6 days ago
Newark
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 05/04/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 48 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 4x12hrs, • Hours: 48 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 4, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4x12-hour shifts), • Every other weekend requirement, • Work setting includes general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical patients ranging from neonates to adolescents, • Patient ratio of 1:5 (may vary based on census, acuity, and staffing), • Clinical skills required include IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and central line care, central line blood draws, port management, administration of blood products, TPN/Lipids, and chemotherapy administration, • Additional clinical skills include insulin administration, pediatric dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, seizure disorder management, oxygen delivery systems, wound assessment/care, urinary catheter insertion and management, renal failure care, and isolation/PPE protocols, • GI and nutrition skills required include breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, and bottle, breast, and gavage feedings, • Epic EMR experience required, • Floating within skillset is required without exception, • Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs, • Located within a large quaternary care teaching hospital affiliated with a major NJ health system and Rutgers medical schoolsRequirements, • Active NJ or compact RN license currently in hand, • Current certifications: BLS and PALS, • Minimum 1.5 years of acute care pediatric nursing experience required, • Chemotherapy/oncology experience required, • Pediatric Med-Surg and oncology work setting experience required, • Epic EMR experience required, • SSN and DOB required for consideration, • Two current professional references required for consideration, • Candidates with open or active background or license hits are not eligibleAdditional Information, • Provide nursing care to a diverse pediatric population including hem/onc, orthopedic, and surgical patients, • Navy blue scrubs required, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, • Local candidates are accepted, • Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment, • RTO and schedule requests must be submitted upfront; no requests will be approved after an offer is made With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.