Travel Pediatric Floor RN - $2,515 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a pediatric floor in New Britain, Connecticut. This role involves providing care to children with chronic complex conditions in a step-down unit, with a focus on patients aged 2 months to 18 years. The position requires working days from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, with a schedule of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. Prior travel experience is preferred, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with respiratory or vented patients is strongly preferred.

Job Details:

• Location: New Britain, Connecticut
• Shift Time: Days, from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: RN license, 2+ years of RN experience, experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred, prior travel experience preferred, proficient in managing IVs, G tube/JT/NGT, trachs/vents, infusions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric chronic complex care, step-down unit experience, familiarity with respiratory care procedures.
• Additional Information: While the patient ratio is higher (1:5-7), this is not an ICU setting. Children are cared for in a step-down unit with long-term occupancy lasting 2-3 years. Care includes managing trachs, vents (handled primarily by respiratory therapists), G tubes, and other infusion therapies. Nurses will be responsible for suctioning and maintaining patient comfort but will not handle vent settings or weaning.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1282346. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus