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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN requiring strong recent PICU experience and the ability to float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU.
Details
- Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma status and 320 staffed beds
- Float pool position covering Pediatric Critical Care, including PICU, CVPICU, and NICU
- Day shift (4x12, 7:00-19:30) and night shift (4x12, 19:00-7:30) options available
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, potentially 1:3 when floating to NICU
- Floating required between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on facility needs
- Every other weekend required, with block weekend scheduling available
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Cerner charting system
Requirements
- Active DC RN license required, or pending license with proof and application submitted within 24-48 hours of signing (active license required before start)
- MD/VA candidates require compact or state license
- Current BLS and PALS certification 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
- Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, CRRT, ICP monitoring, and post-cardiac surgery care
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings as needed
- Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly and logo-free
- Holiday coverage required every other holiday, with one holiday guaranteed based on preference
- Maximum RTO of 7 days; if a full week is taken, the missed week must be made up by extending the assignment
- No RTO permitted after accepting the offer
- 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 one year to be eligible for return
- Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P-754795. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.