American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel RN Pediatrics job in Bakersfield, California. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in California: A California travel assignment offers a full range of options: gorgeous beaches to the south, wine country, and snow-capped mountains to the north. Whatever your best life looks like, you can live it in a CA assignment.

Job ID: P-651401

Responsibilities RNs in pediatric jobs assess patient needs, document symptoms, record medical histories, and provide bedside nursing care to children on the floor. Additional duties of pediatric nurses are to draw blood, administer medication, and give vaccinations. Pediatric specialists may also assist a pediatrician during patient examinations. Traveling pediatric positions are predominantly in hospitals and outpatient clinics. Pediatric clinicians can seek further specialization in pediatric oncology, dermatology, or cardiology, and may be able to cross-train in PICU and NICU to increase their competitiveness in the travel market. Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
• Valid nursing license as required by this state
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651401. 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: Travel RN - Pediatrics

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