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Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool (Day/Night Rotator)

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington

$51.6–$91.3/hr

About $107k–$190k/yr

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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What this might mean for you

Seattle Children's Hospital is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Shift
Rotating
Patient load & staffing
Floating required Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool - 0.9 FTE (Day/ Night Rotator). Float pool position working in PICU/CICU/NICU.

About this role

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Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool - 0.9 FTE (Day/ Night Rotator). Up to $15k sign on bonus for qualified external candidates with pediatric critical care experience. Schedule is rotating 6 weeks days, 6 weeks nights. Float pool position working in PICU/CICU/NICU. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care. Using the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team.

Skills for this role

Cardiothoracic critical & intensive careCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationHealth status assessmentPatient treatmentDelegationTeam supervisionContinuous process improvement (CPI)Working with familiesFamily-centered patient carePatient safetyFloat pool nursing

Certifications

BLSPALSPEARS

Requirements

  • Current Washington State RN License
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Prior experience in a pediatric related health care setting
  • Current Washington State RN License
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • PALS Certification (within 3 months of employment)
  • PEARS Certification accepted in lieu of BLS
  • Driving record acceptable to Risk Management
  • Diploma or transcript on record with Human Resources upon hire

Benefits

  • Medical plans
  • Dental plans
  • Vision plans
  • 403(b)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Sign on bonus up to $15k

About the employer

Seattle Children's Hospital
Specialty Hospital

Seattle Children's Hospital is a pediatric healthcare institution based in Seattle, Washington (98109), serving children from birth through young adulthood. The organization operates Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) with locations in Othello and the Central District, offering a comprehensive range…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment involving Directors, Clinical Directors, Physicians, and clinical staff
  • Strong mission-driven culture focused on providing quality healthcare with dignity to children and young adults
  • Deep community engagement through OBCC locations in the Central District and Othello serving south Seattle populations

What reviewers flag

  • Job descriptions emphasize financial requirements alongside clinical care, suggesting potential budget-related pressures
  • Staffing plan development and monitoring in Urgent Care settings may present operational and workload challenges
  • Focus on programmatic growth may create competing demands between expansion and maintaining care quality
collaborativemission-drivencommunity-orientedquality-focusedinterdisciplinarypediatric-specialized

Living in Seattle, WA

Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.

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Metro price level · Seattle area
111.1
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,030/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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