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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications for a night shift assignment at a Magnet-recognized children's hospital.

Details

• Float pool position covering PICU and NICU as primary units, with additional floating to Pediatric Acute Care Surgical, Acute Care Medical, Intermediate Care, and Oncology units as needed
• Care for pediatric patients across the full spectrum of acuity including acute, intermediate, oncology, neonatal, and critical care needs
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1-2:4
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required across multiple pediatric units
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) required, OR license required at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, administration of blood and blood products, respiratory care of ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, infection control/PPE, insulin administration, isolation precautions, pediatric dosage calculations, and urinary catheter insertion/management
• Preferred skills include management of dysrhythmias and ICP monitoring
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted)

Additional Information

• Care for pediatric patients with acute, intermediate, oncology, neonatal, and critical care needs at a Magnet-recognized children's hospital
• May float to affiliate hospitals nearby depending on unit needs
• Must be available to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must have been gone at least 6 months to be eligible to return, and require a reference from the previous OHSU supervising manager
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation