| Location | Akron, OH |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.
36-HOUR PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM (PEDS ER) RN CONTRACT – AKRON, OH
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County / Northeast Ohio). Operating within a high-volume, 34-bed dedicated Emergency Department managing 160–200 visits daily at an acclaimed, Magnet-designated independent regional pediatric medical center, this specialty assignment features a balanced 36-hour schedule with variable mid-day and overnight shifts (11:00 – 23:00, 13:00 – 01:00, 15:00 – 03:00, or 19:00 – 07:00, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR PACKAGE ($2,275/WEEK)! EXCELLENT 1:3 NURSE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! LOCALS ACCEPTED AT EXACT SAME BASE RATE (NO RADIUS RULE)! MAGNET-DESIGNATED PEDIATRIC HEALTH SYSTEM! FAST PLACEMENT WITH OH OR COMPACT LICENSE IN HAND! Working alongside specialized pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric trauma teams, respiratory therapists, and Child Life specialists, the emergency nursing team delivers rapid triage, acute trauma resuscitation, procedural sedation, and multi-system emergency interventions across neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. If you are a BSN-prepared pediatric emergency nurse skilled in pediatric ESI triage, syringe pump titrations, pediatric airway stabilization, orthopedic reductions, and procedural sedation looking to earn $2,275/week in Ohio, this assignment is built for you!
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✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric emergency recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!
Location Details: Assignment is located in Akron, OH 44308 (Dept: 10-600100-2230-100 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / Summit County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 23, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on variable 12-hour shifts: 11a–11p, 1p–1a, 3p–3a, or 7p–7a; every other weekend required [12 weekend shifts per contract]; block scheduling is strictly prohibited; 36 orientation hours). Unit Acuity & Ratios: 34-bed dedicated Pediatric ED managing 160–200 visits daily; favorable 1:3 to 1:4 staffing ratios; handles trauma, procedural sedation, orthopedic care, respiratory, and pediatric critical care. Local Candidate & Radius Policy: Local clinicians accepted at the exact same base bill and pay rate; no mileage radius restrictions apply. Prior facility employees eligible to return as travelers provided they are not currently active staff. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Mandatory Submittal Criteria (Strict Hard Stops): Minimum 2 full years of dedicated acute ER experience with pediatric background. Prior travel nursing experience is strictly required (no first-time travelers). BSN degree is strictly mandatory (Magnet facility requirement). Active Ohio RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand at time of submittal. Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and AHA PALS credentials. ️ EMR System: Epic electronic health record experience preferred. Floating Policy: Travelers will float to clinically competent units as operationally required. Submission Data Details: Full legal name, SSN, Date of Birth (DOB), and all upfront Requested Time Off (RTO). Can submit with 1 professional supervisory reference. Note: Facility enforces a strict DO NOT call policy. Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Orientation modules completed via Symplr (first 16 hours non-billable). Flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions accepted). COVID-19 vaccine is not required per current facility guidelines. Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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