CPN for travel nurses Certified Pediatric Nurse · Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

Which travel specialties ask for it

• Pediatric travel nurseOften preferred

Eligibility and exam

Who can get it

A current RN license and 1,800 hours of pediatric RN practice in the past 24 months (or 5 years of pediatric experience with 3,000 hours in the past 5 years).

Cost

$309.

Valid for

1 year, renewed annually.

Renewal

Annual recertification (November 1 to January 31), tracked over 7-year cycles.

Tips for travelers

• Renewal runs November 1 to January 31 every year; put it on your calendar so the credential doesn't lapse mid-contract.
• Ask your agency whether it reimburses the exam fee; many do for credentials a contract requires.
• Add the expiration date to your profile: agencies track it, and an expired card can hold up a start date.

Questions

Do travel nurses need CPN?

Pediatrics contracts often prefer it. Each hospital sets its own list, so check the job post.

Who is eligible for CPN?

A current RN license and 1,800 hours of pediatric RN practice in the past 24 months (or 5 years of pediatric experience with 3,000 hours in the past 5 years).

How much does CPN cost?

$309.

How long is CPN valid?

1 year, renewed annually. Annual recertification (November 1 to January 31), tracked over 7-year cycles.