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 RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring strong recent PICU experience and the flexibility to float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU.
Details
- >Works within the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital
- Cares for critically ill pediatric patients across the PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
- Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2, with 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) options available
- Required to float within scope between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
- Every other weekend required, with openness to block weekend scheduling
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Cerner charting system
Requirements
- Active DC RN license required (pending license accepted with proof and application submitted, but active license required before start)
- Compact or state license required for MD/VA
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
- Some NICU/CICU experience highly preferred due to floating expectations
- Strong critical care skill set required, including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Cerner charting experience required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing across multiple pediatric specialty units including PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
- Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and free of logos
- Facility is a 320-bed Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I trauma hospital
- 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 off requires making up missed shifts or extending the assignment
- No RTO permitted after accepting the offer
- Every other weekend and holiday coverage required, with one guaranteed holiday based on preference and the second based on facility need
- Only one Children's National location may be applied to per traveler, and cannot be submitted by multiple agencies
- Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year
- Candidates must complete pre-start training modules 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.