Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN - $2,292 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: 18 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: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and VA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Float Pool position within a teaching hospital, covering PICU, NICU, peds med/surg, peds PACU, peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units
• Pediatric critical care patient population including PICU, NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week scheduling, with every other weekend required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• Uses Epic EMR
• Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required; pending license accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS required
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Comfortable working with NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED patients
• Prior travel experience required, though candidates with previous NICU/PICU float pool experience will be considered
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Peds PACU experience highly preferred
• BSN preferred
• Charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Candidates with previous NICU or PICU float pool experience will be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-740448. 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.