Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Hagerstown, Maryland

Apply now for a 13-week Pediatric Emergency RN travel nursing job in Hagerstown, Maryland. Join a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department caring for pediatric and adult patients in a Level II trauma setting. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who is confident providing emergency care in a busy trauma environment. Hagerstown offers a welcoming western Maryland community with historic charm, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and the scenic Appalachian region.

Pediatric Emergency RN Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Department: 54-bed emergency department within a high-acuity Level II trauma environment
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Volume: Approximately 220 patient visits per day
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend and holiday shifts may be required; agency nurses may be scheduled for up to six weekend shifts during a six-week scheduling period

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maryland
• At least 2 years of emergency department nursing experience
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience preferred and required per assignment guidelines; candidates with less travel experience may be considered with substantial emergency and Level II or Level III trauma experience
• Recent experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients in a busy emergency department
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications; pending certifications may be considered where permitted
• Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Ability to provide emergency nursing care for high-acuity and trauma patients in a fast-paced setting
• Required immunizations and health-screening documentation, including COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and a two-step PPD, according to assignment guidelines

Pediatric Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform rapid assessment, triage, reassessment, stabilization, and ongoing patient monitoring
• Care for patients with medical emergencies, trauma, stroke, STEMI, orthopedic injuries, and other high-acuity conditions
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support, including BiPAP and CPAP, and care for ventilated patients
• Administer blood products, IV medications, vasopressors, and continuous IV sedation as indicated
• Perform or assist with IV placement, central-line care, procedural sedation monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and interpretation of ABGs and cardiac rhythms
• Maintain isolation precautions and deliver safe, evidence-based care in accordance with emergency department and trauma protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, phlebotomy, social services, IV teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Adapt to changing patient volumes and priorities while supporting a safe, efficient, and compassionate patient-care environment

Apply now to join this Maryland emergency nursing team as a Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse and advance your travel nursing career in Hagerstown.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.