Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Pediatrics - $2,096 per week

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

The Judge Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Outpatient Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pediatrics - Discipline: RN - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Qualification Years of Experience Two Years Plus Specialties Peds Neuro (preferred) Technologies Epic Certifications PALS (preferred) BLS (required) Description Primary Duties • Provide direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and physician orders. • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately in the EMR. • Support clinic/provider workflow, including rooming patients, coordinating tests, and preparing patients for procedures or exams. • Assist with coordinating and posting surgical cases, including collecting necessary documentation, confirming orders, communicating with OR scheduling teams, and ensuring completeness and accuracy of submissions. • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. • Support triage functions, including responding to patient calls, MyChart messages, and urgent care needs per protocol. • Maintain compliance with safety regulations, infection control standards, and documentation requirements. • Provide coverage as needed to support staffing gaps, high patient volumes, or specialized patient needs. Required Skills & Competencies • Strong clinical assessment skills and sound nursing judgment. • Proficiency in EMR documentation (Epic preferred). • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, surgeons, and OR teams. • Ability to support surgical case coordination, including understanding required documentation, orders, and workflow steps for case posting. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive tasks. • Problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate concerns appropriately. • Flexibility and adaptability to support multiple providers as needed. Education Required: • Bachelor's Degree in nursing Or Associates Degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. • Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. • Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact • BLS certification from the American Heart Association required • 9 months of professional nursing experience required Preferred: • Specialty certifications (BLS required; PALS/ACLS or specialty credentials preferred depending on unit). Experience Preferred: • Experience in neuroscience specialties, neurosurgery, or surgical clinic environments. • Experience with surgical case posting or OR scheduling workflows. • Pediatrics experience. • Triage or care coordination experience. About The Judge Group Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions with the right talent.

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