Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse - $2,926 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, nights

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring a CA RN license and experience with pediatric critical care units.

Responsibilities Work within the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool, supporting PICU, CVICU, and NICU units

Care for critically ill newborns, pediatric, and cardiac patients in a Level 1 trauma, teaching hospital setting

Day shifts (7 : 00-19 : 00) and night shifts (19 : 00-7 : 00) available with a rotating schedule

Required to work 4-5 weekend day shifts (Sat-Sun) and 5-6 weekend night shifts (Fri-Sat) per 4-week schedule, with one full weekend off every 4 weeks

Position requires floating to multiple critical care units within scope, but not to sister facilities

On-call required as assigned

Epic charting system is used and experience is required

Responsibilities include providing care to high-acuity pediatric and neonatal patients in specialized critical care units

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, including holiday eves

RTO (time off) is restricted to 6 days maximum and all required shifts must still be covered within the week

Scrubs of any color are permitted

Free traveler parking is available

Work in a Magnet-designated, award-winning, academic teaching hospital environment

Local candidates are accepted under the same terms

Requirements Active California RN license required

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU experience or strong CVICU background with floating experience

Current BLS and PALS certifications required

Epic EMR experience required

Flu vaccine required

Travel experience or experience with floating preferred

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-624310. 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.