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 PICU, CVPICU, and NICU.
Details
- Work within a Level I Trauma teaching hospital's Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
- Care for pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 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
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Every other weekend required, with option for blocked weekend scheduling
- Floating required between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
- No on-call responsibilities
- Every other holiday required, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
Requirements
- Active RN license (DC required; MD/VA accept compact or state license)
- Pending DC license applicants accepted, but must apply within 24-48 hours of signing and hold active license before start
- 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
- Cerner charting experience required
- Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Strong critical care skills required, including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and interpretation of ABGs
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medications required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients across multiple ICU settings, adjusting skills to meet the needs of each unit
- Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and free of logos
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
- Maximum RTO of 7 days; a full week of consecutive RTO requires extending the assignment to make up missed shifts
- No RTO accepted after the initial offer
- Previous travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year to be eligible for return
American Traveler Job ID #P-738521. 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.