Travel Peds Jobs
Travel Peds professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 12 open travel Peds positions across 5 states and 6 cities. The highest-volume markets are North Carolina (3), Iowa (3), Colorado (2). Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 3 day, 9 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
North Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Peds positions. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in North Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Iowa
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Peds positions. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Colorado
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Peds positions. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Peds positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Texas
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Peds positions. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Texas without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 12 current travel Peds assignments nationwide.
Pay across travel Peds assignments is relatively consistent nationwide, with a $443 weekly spread between the lowest and highest packages. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,262 per week for housing and meals.
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peds | Des Moines, IA | $2,260/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Des Moines, IA | $2,260/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Des Moines, IA | $2,260/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Asheville, NC | $2,143/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Asheville, NC | $2,143/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Long Beach, CA | $2,080/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Peds | Long Beach, CA | $2,080/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Charlotte, NC | $1,966/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Lubbock, TX | $1,917/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Peds | Lubbock, TX | $1,917/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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