American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring strong PICU experience and the ability to float between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU.
Details
- Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation
- Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool covering PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
- Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, up to 1:3 when floating to NICU
- Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30) options
- Every other weekend required, with option for blocked weekend scheduling
- Floating required within scope between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Cerner EMR
Requirements
- Active DC RN license required
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- 2+ years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required
- Some NICU/CICU experience highly preferred due to floating expectations
- Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Cerner charting experience required
- Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care
- Skilled in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, and administration of blood products
- Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
- Cardiovascular skills including hemodynamic monitoring and dysrhythmia management preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings
- Float assignments span all pediatric ages and acuity levels
- Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and logo-free
- One holiday guaranteed per contract, with a second holiday based on facility need
- Maximum RTO of 7 days; any full week taken must be made up by extending the contract
- First-time travelers are accepted
- 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
American Traveler Job ID #P-761985. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics Float Pool
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.