Pediatric Critical Care Float RN
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring critical care experience and the ability to float to PICU and NICU units.

Details

• Float pool position within a Magnet-recognized children's hospital
• Floats to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• May also float to Pediatric Acute Care Surgical, Pediatric Acute Care Medical, Pediatric Intermediate Care, and Pediatric Oncology units based on need
• Cares for pediatric patients across the spectrum of acute, intermediate, oncology, neonatal, and critical care needs
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1-2:4
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required with potential to float to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oregon or Compact) required
• Active OR (Operating Room) RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in care of ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management
• Preferred skills: ICP monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Seven years of verifiable work history required, including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple pediatric specialty units as part of a float pool team
• Refusal to float as requested may result in cancellation of contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction
• Returning staff must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
• Former employees or previous travelers at this facility require a reference from the OHSU manager who previously supervised them
• Relias competency exams require a passing score of 85% or higher
• Background checks are comprehensive and conducted through an advanced lifetime reporting system with no accepted hits on background or license