HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Mission Vejo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Pediatrics
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Unit Overview
Unit Name / Type : PediatricsBeds : 26 (16 rooms; 4 designated for epilepsy video telemetry monitoring)Avg Daily Census : 9 (with high admission turnover; 4–26 admissions daily)Patient Age Group : Newborn through 17 years (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents)Patient Diagnoses : General med / surg (respiratory, surgical, neurological, infectious), epilepsy, eating disordersStaffing & Ratios
RNs only – no CNAs usedRatios : Not specified in detail (traveler may be 1 of 2 RNs at night → high responsibility)Float Requirement : Yes – to NICU & PICU (with 6 hr orientation to each)Weekend Coverage : Every other or every third weekendSchedule Type : Block, self, or other (6-week schedules released 2–3 weeks in advance; travelers fill short shifts)Shifts
Traveler Orientation : 24 hrs (1×12 hr shift on unit + 2×6 hr shifts in NICU & PICU)Systems & Support
Medication System : PyxisDocumentation : MeditechCommunication : SBARProvider Coverage : In-house 24 / 7 (intensivist, hospitalist, NP, anesthesiologist support available)Support Services : Respiratory therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, PT, social services, transport, radiology, RRTSpecial Unit Features
Epilepsy monitoring (4-bed subset)Eating disorder patients included in assignmentHigh churn rate → fast-paced, varied caseloadSkills & Requirements
Certifications Required : BLS, PALS (ACLS not listed as required)Experience : Minimum 2 years (3+ years strongly preferred); Charge experience preferredKey Skills : Pediatric med / surg, neuro, seizure management, respiratory (asthma, CPAP / BiPAP, trach / vent), IV therapy, central line care, blood product administration, TPN, dysrhythmia recognition, PEWS, seizure management, wound care, infection preventionPreferred but not required : Pediatric oncology / chemo skills, orthopedic, renal, peritoneal dialysisTraveler Acceptance : Yes – first-time travelers accepted, but strong peds experience preferredOther Notes
Scrubs : Traveler-provided, pediatrics-appropriatePTO Requests : Usually 1–2 per contract allowedSunday nights not considered weekend shifts (but typically short-staffed → extra shift opportunities)About HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits
Vision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus