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Travel RN - Pediatrics Float Pool

Job in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, 92690, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Pediatric Nurse, ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring 5 years of combined NICU/PICU/Peds experience with a strong NICU background.

Requirements
  • Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration; pending or temporary licenses not accepted
  • Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required; RNC-NIC and CCRN preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience combined from NICU, PICU, and/or Peds with a strong NICU background required
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Experience managing ventilated patients including vent management 2-3 times per week
  • Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and care of acute airways
  • Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, and administration of blood products
  • Experience with emergency medications including antiarrhythmics, IV vasopressors, and continuous sedation preferred
  • Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
  • Two supervisor-level references required, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer
Responsibilities
  • Home unit is a 22-bed Level III NICU caring for preterm infants as young as 22 weeks gestation, respiratory distress, hyperbili, IDM/poor feeders, failure to thrive, and hypoglycemia with a focus on quiet developmental support
  • Float requirement to PICU (8-bed Level II) and Pediatrics (24-bed general med/surg with embedded Eating Disorder Stabilization Program and long-term EEG program)
  • PICU cases include traumas, respiratory diagnoses, ingestions, and occasional surgical patients
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule, including major holiday blocks
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • Provide critical care nursing support across NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units as part of a float pool team
  • Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
  • Up to 16 hours of orientation modules may be required, varying by specialty
  • Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed within the first week of the assignment
  • No holiday RTO will be accepted
  • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before reapplying for travel positions
  • Candidates previously marked DNR from Rady's will not be considered for this facility due to merger with Rady Children's Health
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-761981

Open Positions: 1

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