Bring your specialized pediatric skills to top-tier healthcare facilities across the country. Nomad Health links experienced pediatric nurses with premier travel assignments nationwide. Register today to begin your adventure, or browse our extensive list of Pediatric RN jobs below.
We are committed to fully supporting our clinicians. Every Nomad pediatric assignment features a robust benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also take care of the details, offering housing and meal stipends, up to $750 in travel reimbursement, plus coverage for your scrubs, licenses, and certifications. Getting started is simple: build your Nomad profile and apply right away.
Taking on a role as a pediatric travel nurse gives you the chance to elevate your career through excellent financial rewards and professional development, all while enjoying the stability of a highly sought-after specialty. You will have the flexibility to work in vibrant, fast-paced environments alongside expert multidisciplinary teams across the U.S., empowering you to advance your pediatric nursing journey with complete confidence.
Competitive Compensation – Pediatric travel nursing roles often provide considerably higher salaries than permanent staff jobs. Your earning potential grows with your experience and credentials, allowing you to maximize your income while providing essential care for children and their families.
Continuous Learning and Skill Mastery – Traveling accelerates your expertise in pediatric care protocols and family-centered interventions. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of patient demographics and varied clinical settings, mastering evidence-based practices for infants, children, and adolescents. You will also expand your clinical knowledge by working in different environments, from renowned dedicated children's hospitals to rural community medical centers.
Location Independence – A major advantage of travel nursing is the freedom to select exactly where you want to practice, down to the specific city and facility type. Taking on assignments in fresh locations lets you experience diverse healthcare systems and patient communities you might not see in a permanent role, putting you in total control of your lifestyle, shift preferences, and contract duration.
To embark on a career as a pediatric travel nurse, the process usually starts with obtaining a nursing degree, such as an ADN or BSN, and passing the NCLEX-RN to secure your Registered Nurse license. After getting licensed, prospective travel nurses need to acquire direct clinical experience in a pediatric unit to refine skills like age-appropriate assessments, pediatric medication administration, and family education. Many nurses also opt to boost their marketability by earning specialized credentials, like the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Once you have built the required experience—usually at least one to two years in a pediatric setting—and secured your certifications, you can team up with a travel agency like Nomad to discover assignments that align with your professional ambitions and lifestyle.