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 the ability to float between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU.
Details
- Work in the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 320 staffed beds
- Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2, with ratios up to 1:3 when floating to NICU
- Float between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
- 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 DC RN license required (pending license accepted, but active license required before start)
- MD/VA locations require compact or state license
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Cerner charting experience required
- Strong PICU skills required, including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with critical care skills such as central line management, IV therapy, and hemodynamic monitoring required
- Comfort floating to and providing care in CVPICU and NICU settings required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, and CVPICU units as needed
- Care for patients with a wide range of conditions including congenital heart disease, post cardiac surgery, and post neurosurgery cases
- Perform specialized procedures such as CRRT, ECMO support, and ICP monitoring depending on unit assignment
- Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and logo-free
- Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
- Maximum RTO of 7 days; any full week off requires making up missed shifts or extending the assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
- Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year
- Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P-738494. 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
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.