Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics is a travel temporary assignment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, starting 04/27/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,410 to $2,523, with 36 guaranteed hours. Shift: 12-hour daytime shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) on a 3x12 schedule in a small pediatric unit within a hospital setting. This assignment includes pediatric-focused care with family involvement and clinic-like support suitable for a condensed census.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,410-$2,523 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour daytime shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Start date: 04/27/2026
- Setting: Pediatric care in a small hospital-based unit with 3 beds

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients, with emphasis on family-centered planning and involvement
- Monitor vital signs, perform head-to-toe assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, and document findings accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV therapy, and other team members to coordinate care
- Maintain safety and infection control standards; respond to clinical changes and emergencies promptly
- Assist with rooming-in as appropriate and support family education and psychosocial needs
- Manage a small-unit census with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; float to Med/Surg or Post-Partum as needed
- Utilize the Meditech Expanse electronic medical record (strongly preferred) to document care and communicate updates
- Adhere to unit policies regarding scheduling, attendance, and RTO requests

Requirements
- Licenses: Massachusetts RN license (active); Massachusetts Temporary Nursing Service Agency License (Nursing Pool) required to be uploaded upfront with traveler profile
- Certifications: American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS active
- Experience: Minimum 3 years current pediatric nursing experience
- Education: BSN preferred
- Skills/Profile: Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred; pediatric and medical-surgical nursing skills pertinent to pediatrics
- Location/Profile: Permanent address must be included in profile; traveler must have own vehicle
- Floating: Adult Medical-Surgical experience preferred to float when needed
- Scheduling/Policy: No block scheduling; RTO requests must be noted upfront (limited to 3 days or less); call-outs are not expected on this unit

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay
- Potential extension opportunities
- Competitive weekly pay rates as listed

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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