Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN - $2,657 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring strong PICU experience and DC licensure.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU units based on facility needs
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, with ratios up to 1:3 when floating to NICU
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
• Every other weekend required, with openness to blocked weekend scheduling
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license required; DC license required, with pending license accepted if application is submitted within 24-48 hours of signing
• MD or VA compact or state license also required depending on assignment location
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required; 3 years preferred
• Some NICU/CICU experience highly preferred due to floating expectations
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Strong skills in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with critical care skills such as arterial line management, central line care, and IV therapy
• Familiarity 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
• Must be comfortable floating between units to meet facility staffing needs
• Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and free of logos
• Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; taking a full consecutive week off requires making up the time by extending the assignment
• Locals accepted with no mileage restriction at the standard bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous employees must have been separated from the facility for at least one year to be eligible for return
• Pre-start orientation modules must be completed prior to beginning the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-738496. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics Float Pool

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