Travel CVPICU RN - $2,491 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVPICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• 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: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN with 2 years of dedicated CVPICU experience and active DC RN licensure for a 13-week contract.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) of a children's hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available, with rotation required every 3-4 weeks
• Self-scheduling with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirements
• Float to other critical care units (NICU/PICU) as needed with no age cutoff
• Cerner charting system used
• 36 guaranteed hours per week

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required, pending license accepted with screenshot and application date but must be issued prior to start date
• Active MD or VA compact or state license also accepted
• BLS and PALS certifications required, ACLS preferred
• 2 years of recent, dedicated CVPICU experience required (floating does not count)
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and post cardiac surgery care
• Experience with CRRT, vasopressors, continuous sedation, and antiarrhythmic medications preferred
• Photo required upon contract signature if offered and accepted

Additional Information

• Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with 323 inpatient beds
• Provide direct bedside care to pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients including those requiring ECMO and post-cardiac surgery monitoring
• Scrubs may be any color but must be logo-free and child-friendly
• Pre-start modules required prior to orientation, averaging 20+ hours and non-billable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
• Maximum RTO of 1 week; full-week RTO must be made up at the end of the contract
• Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year

American Traveler Job ID #P-776943. 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 - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

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