Pediatrics Travel Nurse Job in Hazard, KY | Nights (3x12)
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Hazard, KY
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Travel RN
Pediatrics Nurse in Hazard, KY
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$2,062
Specialty
Pediatrics
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Pediatrics travel nurse job in Hazard, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center. This role pays $2,062 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
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Location: Hazard, KY 41701 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Travel Pediatrics Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Pediatrics experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center — Hazard, KY
Hazard, KY
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center is a roughly 358-bed nonprofit acute-care hospital and the regional referral center for the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system across eastern Kentucky's Central Appalachia, serving roughly ten mountain counties. Travel nurses work a rural referral hub with cardiac, cancer, and behavioral-health depth uncommon for its size.
- A Level IV Trauma Center and a DNV Primary Stroke Center, with ICU and med-surg units serving as the area's critical-care resource. Read More
- An open-heart surgery program and cardiac catheterization, delivered through an ARH partnership with the University of Kentucky's Gill Heart Institute (a UK cardiothoracic surgeon based in Hazard performs coronary-bypass and valve surgery).
- The Hazard ARH Cancer Center and an accredited Breast Center, keeping cancer care close to home.
- Obstetrics and women's health, general/robotic/bariatric surgery, and a hyperbaric wound-care program.
- The adjacent Hazard ARH Psychiatric Center — the designated acute mental-health facility for a 21-county region — plus an on-campus long-term acute care hospital.
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FAQs – Pediatrics Travel Nurse Jobs Near Hazard, KY
What certifications and experience do travel Pediatrics jobs require?
Most require BLS and PALS, and the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) credential is a plus. Facilities want recent inpatient pediatric experience: respiratory illnesses, dehydration, DKA, post-op care, and patients from infancy through adolescence, with weight-based dosing and family-centered care throughout. Facilities screen for pediatric time specifically, because pediatric assessment and medication safety are their own skill set.
How do children's hospital and community pediatric units differ for travelers?
Children's hospitals often use specialty-specific units and may want experience that closely matches the service line. Community pediatric units usually cover a broader mix with fewer subspecialty resources. When comparing jobs, look at the patient age range, specialty focus, and available support rather than the hospital label alone.
Does adult nursing experience qualify me for Pediatrics travel jobs?
Generally, no. PALS training supports emergency knowledge, but it does not replace recent hands-on pediatric assessment, medication, and family-centered care experience. Most facilities require at least 2 years of recent, hands-on experience on a Pediatric unit.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Kentucky
Compact license accepted. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Kentucky Licensing Center →
Explore Hazard, KY
Set in Appalachian foothills along the North Fork Kentucky River and the Hal Rogers Parkway, Hazard, KY supports consistent contract demand. Many clinicians seeking travel RN jobs find roles across community care that serves hill-country towns. Demand for travel nursing jobs is reinforced by a compact downtown basin where daily needs sit within easy reach. Clinicians often choose housing in Jackson, Whitesburg, or Hyden. In Kentucky, straightforward east-west routes and a defined civic core help professionals match shift sites with errands while keeping schedules organized between stretches of winding ridge roads.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Pediatrics · Hazard, KY · $2,062 /wk