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: 6 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: 6 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring strong PICU experience and the ability to float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU.
Details
- , within a Magnet, teaching, Level I Trauma children's hospital
- Unit: Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
- Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 possible when floating to NICU
- Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30) schedules available
- Requires floating within scope between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
- Every other weekend required, with openness to blocked weekend scheduling
- No on-call responsibilities
- Cerner charting system used
Requirements
- Active RN license (DC required; MD/VA require compact or state license)
- Pending DC license accepted, but active license required before start
- 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
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care
- Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
- Experience with emergency medications, vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
- Cardiovascular skills including CVP monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and post cardiac surgery care preferred
- ECMO and post cardiac surgery experience preferred
- Neurologic care skills including ICP monitoring and EVD management preferred
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing services to pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings as needed
- Scrubs must be child-friendly and logo-free
- Maximum RTO of 7 days; any full week taken must be made up by extending the assignment
- No RTO accepted after initial offer
- Every other weekend and holiday coverage required, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
- Previous 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
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.