Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,708 per week in Elmira, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatrics
Location: Elmira, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,708 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/18/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!

Job Title

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment on a small, family-friendly general pediatric unit in Elmira, New York. This role is ideal for an RN committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse pediatric population.

The unit specializes in caring for infants, children, and adolescents presenting with a range of medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, and RSV, as well as failure to thrive and some mental health needs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and their families.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare team, focusing on comprehensive pediatric care. There is also a potential requirement to float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide care for feeder-grower infants, expanding the scope of practice and clinical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients with various medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses, failure to thrive, and mental health needs.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions in a clear and empathetic manner.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and observations.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Potentially float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for feeder-grower infants as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills specific to pediatric patients.
• Proficiency in managing common pediatric conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, RSV, and failure to thrive.
• Ability to provide compassionate and family-centered care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit demands, including floating to other specialized units.
• Competence in pediatric medication administration and IV therapy.
• Basic understanding of mental health considerations in pediatric populations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 18, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

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