Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float RN

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Critical Care Float
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/25/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 2
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring critical care experience and the ability to float to PICU and NICU units.

Details\n

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• Float pool position within a Magnet-recognized children's hospital
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• Floats to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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• May also float to Pediatric Acute Care Surgical, Pediatric Acute Care Medical, Pediatric Intermediate Care, and Pediatric Oncology units based on need
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• Cares for pediatric patients across the spectrum of acute, intermediate, oncology, neonatal, and critical care needs
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• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
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• Patient ratio of 1-2:4
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• Every other weekend coverage required
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• Floating required with potential to float to affiliate hospitals nearby
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• Epic EMR experience required
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Requirements\n

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• Active RN license (Oregon or Compact) required
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• Active OR (Operating Room) RN license required
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• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
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• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience required
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• Epic charting experience required
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• Skills in care of ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management
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• Preferred skills: ICP monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
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• Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
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• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references not accepted)
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• Seven years of verifiable work history required, including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO
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• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide critical care nursing across multiple pediatric specialty units as part of a float pool team
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• Refusal to float as requested may result in cancellation of contract
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction
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• Returning staff must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible
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• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
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• Former employees or previous travelers at this facility require a reference from the OHSU manager who previously supervised them
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• Relias competency exams require a passing score of 85% or higher
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• Background checks are comprehensive and conducted through an advanced lifetime reporting system with no accepted hits on background or license
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American Traveler Job ID #P-727124. 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

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