Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Washington, DC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma status and 320 staffed beds
• Float pool position covering Pediatric Critical Care, including PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
• Day shift (4x12, 7:00-19:30) and night shift (4x12, 19:00-7:30) options available
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, potentially 1:3 when floating to NICU
• Floating required between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
• Every other weekend required, with block weekend scheduling available
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required, or pending license with proof and application submitted within 24-48 hours of signing (active license required before start)
• MD/VA candidates require compact or state license
• Current BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required (3+ years preferred)
• Some NICU/CICU experience highly preferred due to floating expectations
• Cerner charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, CRRT, ICP monitoring, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings as needed
• Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and logo-free
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; if a full week is taken, the missed week must be made up by extending the assignment
• No RTO permitted after accepting the offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
• Previous employees must have been separated from the facility for at least one year to be eligible for return
• Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation