Pediatric Float RN
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Float. The Clinical Nurse II provides safe, individualized care for pediatric patients ranging from infancy through adulthood while collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. The role applies evidence-based practice, patient- and family-centered care, quality improvement, safety, leadership, and clinical expertise across complex patient assignments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday coverage required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three years of pediatric acute care Registered Nurse experience.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Current California Registered Nurse license.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Proficiency operating clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting.
  • Ability to use materials and supplies judiciously and prevent damage, misuse, or loss of equipment.
  • Ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational policies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in float assignments.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides independent patient care through application of the nursing process.
  • Manages complex patient care assignments appropriate to the nurses skill level.
  • Promotes patient- and family-centered care based on individual preferences, values, cultural considerations, educational needs, safety, and age-appropriate requirements.
  • Uses current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support optimal care and system effectiveness.
  • Participates in safety initiatives, error analysis, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and system improvements.
  • Float rotation to an affiliated satellite unit may be required.
  • Assignment is scheduled from 11/23/2026 through 02/20/2027.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits