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 unitsCare for critically ill newborns, pediatric, and cardiac patients in a Level 1 trauma, teaching hospital settingDay shifts (7 : 00-19 : 00) and night shifts (19 : 00-7 : 00) available with a rotating scheduleRequired 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 weeksPosition requires floating to multiple critical care units within scope, but not to sister facilitiesOn-call required as assignedEpic charting system is used and experience is requiredResponsibilities include providing care to high-acuity pediatric and neonatal patients in specialized critical care unitsFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyMust be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, including holiday evesRTO (time off) is restricted to 6 days maximum and all required shifts must still be covered within the weekScrubs of any color are permittedFree traveler parking is availableWork in a Magnet-designated, award-winning, academic teaching hospital environmentLocal candidates are accepted under the same termsRequirements
Active California RN license requiredMinimum 2 years of recent PICU experience or strong CVICU background with floating experienceCurrent BLS and PALS certifications requiredEpic EMR experience requiredFlu vaccine requiredTravel experience or experience with floating preferredBenefits
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and DiscountsAmerican 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.