Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring PICU experience and current PALS/NRP certifications.

Details

• Float pool position rotating across various pediatric units including PICU, NICU, peds med-surg, peds PACU, peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby
• Rotating shifts available in 4x12 hour Day (7:00-19:00) and Night (19:00-7:00) schedules
• 36 or 48 hours per week with rotating schedule; block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Uses Epic EMR
• Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required; pending license accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable with NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Pediatric ED patient populations
• Previous NICU/PICU float pool experience considered in lieu of standard travel experience requirement
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Peds PACU experience highly preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• APHON, CPHON, and OCN certifications preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing coverage across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
• Specialty-specific modules completed during orientation, up to 16 non-billable hours
• Maximum 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• No RTO approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Any vacation time planned between sign date and start date must be disclosed to allow for an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers require 1-year separation and leadership approval to return
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have relevant NICU/PICU float pool experience
• Longer assignment length available through 01/02/2027