Travel Pediatric Stepdown RN - $2,235 per week

WCS Healthcare Partners — New Haven, CT

$2,235/wk

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Specialty
PCU
Type
Travel
Shift
Nights
Hours
36/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/06/2026

Job description

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/06/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: RN - Stepdown 
Location: New Haven, CT
Hours: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
Pay: $62.07/hr


Job Description

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is looking for an RN - Stepdown to start right away in New Haven, CT. Join a dedicated team at a Short Term Acute Care Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in the Stepdown unit.
  • Administer medications, including anti-seizure medications and insulin, and manage BiPAP/CPAP systems.
  • Perform procedures such as lumbar punctures and manage central lines and chest tubes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain accurate patient records using the Epic charting system.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with travel experience.
  • Current certifications in BLS and PALS are required.
  • Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and management of respiratory illnesses.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-12156. 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: RN - Stepdown

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

●      Registered Nurses (RN)

●      Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

●      Travel Nursing

●      Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

●      Nursing Leadership

●      Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

●      Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

●      Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

●      Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

●      Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

●      Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

●      Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

●      Practice Management

●      Clinical Operations

●      Administrative Support

●      Reception, Clerical, Call Center

●      Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

●      Insurance Pre-Authorizations

●      Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay

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$2,235/wk

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