Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring strong recent PICU experience and the flexibility to float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU.

Details

• >Works within the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Cares for critically ill pediatric patients across the PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2, with up to 1:3 when floating to NICU
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) options available
• Required to float within scope between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
• Every other weekend required, with openness to block weekend scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required (pending license accepted with proof and application submitted, but active license required before start)
• Compact or state license required for MD/VA
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
• Some NICU/CICU experience highly preferred due to floating expectations
• Strong critical care skill set required, including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Cerner charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple pediatric specialty units including PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
• Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and free of logos
• Facility is a 320-bed Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I trauma hospital
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; a full week off requires making up missed shifts or extending the assignment
• No RTO permitted after accepting the offer
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required, with one guaranteed holiday based on preference and the second based on facility need
• Only one Children's National location may be applied to per traveler, and cannot be submitted by multiple agencies
• Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year
• Candidates must complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation