Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Nurse - $2,256 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN with at least 2 years of PICU experience and required PALS, ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications for a 13-week night shift assignment.

Details

• position at an academic teaching hospital floating across PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, pediatric PACU, pediatric ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units
• Patient ratio of 1:2 in critical care areas
• Night shift schedule (3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:00)
• 36 or 48 hours per week with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• 13-week contract length
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Floating required within scope of practice according to facility float policy

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start)
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS
• Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable working in NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED settings
• Previous float pool experience in PICU/NICU strongly considered in lieu of direct unit experience
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Pediatric PACU experience highly preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract; no RTO approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to allow for appropriate start date planning
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have at least 1 year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior NICU/PICU float pool experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-729994. 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.