Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Washington, DC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care FP (PICU focus)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2; if floating to NICU, ratio may be 1:3
• Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW); open to blocked weekend scheduling
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, floating between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU within scope
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Max 7 days RTO; if 1 consecutive week off, must add that week to end of contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week (no overtime until after 48 hours)
• Special Requirements: Must have strong PICU experience and be comfortable floating to CVPICU, NICU, and PICU

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 320
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any child-friendly color, no logos

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required based on unit/specialty, AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required based on unit/specialty, AHA/AAP only
• CHEMO certification - Required based on unit/specialty
• State Nursing License - Copy required before start, primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) - Required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed; not required for per diem)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check
• Education verification (transcript/diploma accepted if pending)
• Employment application
• Skills checklist

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (can be completed online or as part of physical)
• Competency Exam

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 mask (1860 or 1870+) within 1 year of start, updated annually; PAPRs accepted
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and DTap not accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days of start; chest x-ray if past positive or new converter
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values and reference ranges
• Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer with lab values; declination form accepted if declining
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values (LabCorp exceptions apply)
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (must include marijuana)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption form required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes
• Latex questionnaire if latex allergy info not included on physical exam

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (must meet strict guidelines, completed immediately after signing)
• Completion of facility-specific training modules prior to start (including COVID-19 vaccine training)
• Medication study guide provided for orientation test preparation
• Emergency contact information form
• TB Exposure/PPD Conversion Record if applicable
• Workramp modules for non-RN roles (not applicable for this RN position)
• Medical or religious exemption forms for flu vaccine if applicable

References

• Two professional references dated within the past two years, preferably supervisors or managers; cannot be pending at start

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses comfortable working in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with flexibility to float between related intensive care units.