Pediatric Critical Care Float RN (NICU/PICU)
Mission Viejo, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU float position at a pediatric hospital in Orange County, CA, requiring strong ICU skills and the ability to float to PICU and general Pediatrics.

Details

• Home unit is a 22-bed Level III NICU with a patient population including preterm infants as early as 22+ weeks gestation, respiratory distress, hyperbilirubinemia, IDM/poor feeders, failure to thrive, and hypoglycemia
• Consistent floating required to an 8-bed Level II PICU (traumas, respiratory diagnoses, ingestions, surgical patients) and a 24-bed general Pediatrics unit (med/surg, eating disorder stabilization, and long-term EEG program)
• Candidates must be comfortable caring for patients up to 18 years of age across all float units
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling block
• Major holiday blocks are observed for scheduling purposes
• 13-week contract with the possibility of extension

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience with solid ICU skills and strong NICU experience
• Experience floating to PICU and/or general Pediatrics is highly beneficial given the nature of this role

Additional Information

• NICU care philosophy emphasizes quiet developmental support for each infant
• This is a true float position — candidates should be comfortable and clinically confident across NICU, PICU, and general Pediatrics environments
• Only one orientation cohort is offered per month; the start date cannot be pushed back
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Two professional references are required for consideration
• State Board of Nursing license verification and NURSYS verification required for consideration