GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Somerset, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Pediatric Travel Nurse RN Job โ 12-Hour Night Shifts in Somerset, Kentucky
Travel Pediatric RN opportunity in Somerset, KY: bring your pediatric nursing expertise to a supportive acute care environment caring for infants, children, and adolescents.
Bring your pediatric nursing experience to a collaborative acute care setting in Somerset, Kentucky. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a Pediatric RN who values strong assessment skills, adaptability, and compassionate bedside care. Somerset is a welcoming South Central Kentucky community with easy access to outdoor recreation near the Lake Cumberland area, making this an appealing travel nursing assignment for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric RN / Pediatrics
- Setting: Acute care pediatric unit
- Location: Somerset, Kentucky 42503
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 24, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Unit Size: 8 beds
- Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1 depending on acuity
- EMR: Meditech
- Float Requirements: May float to mother/baby and well baby
- Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per month
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- Minimum of 3 years of pediatric nursing experience
- Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Experience caring for pediatric patients from newborn to 17 years of age
- Strong assessment, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based care environment
- Comfort with common pediatric diagnoses and post-operative care
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients across a variety of acuity levels
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions accurately in the electronic health record
- Support children with diagnoses such as RSV, bronchiolitis, failure to thrive, hyperbilirubinemia, respiratory distress, nausea/vomiting, and post-operative recovery
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and unit protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Float as needed to mother/baby and well baby areas
- Maintain a calm, patient-focused approach in a fast-paced clinical setting
Why Consider This Kentucky Nursing Job?
- Travel nursing assignment in a welcoming Kentucky community
- Opportunity to build pediatric acute care experience
- 12-hour night shift schedule with consistent weekly hours
- Supportive pediatric unit environment with team-based care
Apply now to join this Pediatric RN travel assignment in Somerset, Kentucky and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505077. 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: Pediatric
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.