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Registered Nurse Pediatrics

Kelly
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - Bethesda, MD

Care for Patients. Advance Medical Science.

Kelly Government is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.

Make a meaningful impact at the world's largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center supports groundbreaking biomedical discoveries by providing a safe, innovative environment where patients participate in leading-edge research studies that advance healthcare for people worldwide.

As part of a multidisciplinary team serving the NIH Intramural Research Program, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organization of more than 2,000 professionals across 30 departments. Located on the NIH campus, the Clinical Center's expansive, state-of-the-art complex spans 3.5 million square feet and brings together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare specialists dedicated to improving patient outcomes through scientific discovery.

Position Details

  • Pay Rate: $38.92 - $56.00/hr plus $5.42 H&W Contract length: 13 weeks with the potential for funding extension Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts; weekends and holiday nights as needed Meaningful Work: This is more than a healthcare role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of medicine while working alongside some of the nation's foremost research and healthcare professionals.

What You'll Do

  • Provide safe, high-quality patient care in the NIH biomedical research environment.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for pediatric patients.
  • Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and evaluate patient responses.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, researchers, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatments, research participation, and ongoing care needs.
  • Support clinical research activities by following study protocols and contributing to accurate data collection.
  • Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
  • Perform functions within the accepted scope of practice and granted privileges.
  • Comply with NIH policies, Joint Commission standards, safety, infection control, patient safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, and documentation requirements.
  • May float to another unit within the individual's competency skill set.

Requirements

  • Education: BSN, accredited nursing diploma, or ADN from an accredited university; successfully passed NCLEX.
  • Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
  • Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS and PALS if required
  • Experience: 2-3 years of current pediatric acute care hospital experience
  • Credentialing: Candidates must successfully complete NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding, including verification of licensure, education, experience, clinical competency, health and immunization requirements, BLS certification, N95 fit testing, background processing, orientation, and required training. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

Ready to Apply?

When you apply online, please know that a Kelly Government Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

Working with Kelly

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

Learn about Working with Kelly (US) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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