Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN - $2,729 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 8 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
• Floats within scope between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
• Cares for pediatric patients of all ages in critical care settings
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, with ratios up to 1:3 if floated 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 block scheduling for weekends also accommodated
• One guaranteed holiday with preference consideration, second holiday based on facility need
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required, or pending license accepted with proof and application submitted within 24-48 hours of signing (active license required before start)
• MD/VA candidates require compact or state license
• 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
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Strong skill set in respiratory, cardiovascular, and critical care procedures including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, central/arterial line management, and hemodynamic monitoring

Additional Information

• Provide direct pediatric critical care nursing across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU as needed based on facility demand
• Scrubs may be any child-friendly color but must be logo-free
• Maximum 7 days RTO; if a full consecutive week is requested, the missed week must be made up by extending the assignment
• No RTO permitted after initial offer, and unmade shifts may result in system-wide DNR status
• Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Children's National employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-738492. 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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