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TotalMed RN

Travel Pediatric ER RN

Orange, CA · On-site

ED - Emergency Department * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 11/30/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, rotating * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Pediatric ...

TotalMed RN

Travel Pediatric ER RN

Orange, CA · On-site

Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 12/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, rotating * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Pediatric ...

Mission Hospital

RN - ER

Orange, CA · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse Shift Details: * Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00) * Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) * Variable Start Times: 07:00, 11:00, 14:00, and 19:00 ...

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What is a Pediatric Emergency RN?

A Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse (RN) is a specialized nurse who provides care to children and adolescents in emergency situations. These nurses assess, triage, and treat pediatric patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries in hospital emergency departments. They must be skilled in both pediatric and emergency nursing, able to respond quickly in high-stress situations, and communicate effectively with both young patients and their families. Pediatric Emergency RNs often collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely, life-saving interventions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric emergency RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pediatric Emergency RN, you need strong pediatric nursing skills, critical thinking, and a current RN license with certifications like PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and ACLS. Familiarity with pediatric emergency protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and rapid response equipment is crucial. Compassion, resilience, and effective communication help you excel under pressure and support young patients and their families. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering safe, timely, and child-centered emergency care in high-stress environments.

What are some common challenges faced by pediatric emergency RNs, and how do they manage them?

Pediatric Emergency RNs frequently encounter the challenge of quickly assessing and treating a wide range of acute conditions in children, often under high-pressure and emotionally charged circumstances. They must adapt communication and care techniques to suit various age groups, from infants to teenagers, while also providing reassurance to anxious families. Effective teamwork, ongoing education, and strong organizational skills are essential in managing these challenges and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Pediatric Emergency Rn vs Pediatric Critical Care Nurse?

AspectPediatric Emergency RnPediatric Critical Care Nurse
CertificationsRN license, PALS certificationRN license, PALS, CCRN-P certification
Work EnvironmentEmergency departments, urgent care settingsIntensive care units, pediatric ICU
Patient FocusAcute, urgent pediatric casesSevere, critical pediatric cases requiring intensive monitoring

The Pediatric Emergency Rn and Pediatric Critical Care Nurse roles both require RN licensure and pediatric-specific certifications like PALS. However, Pediatric Emergency Rns work primarily in emergency departments handling urgent pediatric cases, while Pediatric Critical Care Nurses care for critically ill children in ICU settings. Both roles demand specialized skills, but they differ mainly in work environment and patient acuity.

What cities in California are hiring for Pediatric Emergency Rn jobs?

Cities in California with the most Pediatric Emergency Rn job openings:

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Emergency Rn job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room

Loma Linda, CA • On-site

TotalMed RN
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Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Loma Linda, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/15/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Pediatric Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Loma Linda, CA. The right RN will have at least 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements:
As a Pediatric ER Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions. RNs should have experience and skill caring for pediatric patients in a fast-paced, urgent and emergency environment.
Pediatric Emergency Room RNs will perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, and plan long-term care needs. Other responsibilities as a Pediatric ER Travel Nurse include documenting medical history, checking for any allergies the patients might have, obtaining patients' vital signs, and monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being.
As a Pediatric ER Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care to pediatric patients
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships
  • Participate in activities to manage a child's pain
  • Evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse
  • Serve as a child advocate
Pediatric ER Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Moving or lifting patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at a time. Because of the fast-paced environment, Pediatric Emergency Room RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds, especially the adolescent population.
Requirements*: BLS, PALS, ACLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1493465. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Emergency Room - Pediatric - Ped ER RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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