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Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler

Bismarck, North Dakota

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$2,182/wk

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RNPediatrics

Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$2,182/wk
Shift
13-week travel contract on a night shift schedule in an acute care Pediatrics unit at a Level 2 trauma facility.

About this role

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatrics position requiring ND or compact licensure, BLS and PALS certification, and 2 years of Peds/MS nursing experience. 13-week travel contract on a night shift schedule in an acute care Pediatrics unit at a Level 2 trauma facility. 7-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3. Patient population ranges from ages 0-18 with diagnoses including stable MS, intermediate peds, surgical/ortho, GI, MVAs, respiratory conditions, diabetes, seizures, failure to thrive, and occasional bili babies. Uses Epic EMR. RNs are required to titrate drips including Tylenol, Keppra, and Insulin. No charge nurse on shift, with only two nurses working together on the unit. Floating required as census fluctuates, primarily to NICU and newborn nursery.

Requirements

  • Active ND or compact RN license required
  • BLS certification required
  • PALS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of Peds/MS nursing experience required
  • Must be able to titrate drips
  • PICU and NICU experience preferred
  • Copy of driver's license required for consideration
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Benefits

  • Competitive pay packages
  • Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
  • Tax Advantage Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
  • Weekly payroll
  • Referral bonuses
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Travel allowances

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Bismarck, ND

North Dakota's capital blends small-town warmth with big-city amenities, offering nurses a relaxed pace of life with year-round outdoor recreation. The Missouri River winds through town, and a short drive delivers you to wide-open prairie and the iconic Badlands.

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Metro price level · Bismarck area
91
9% below the national average
Median gross rent
$999/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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