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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Skills for this role
Certifications
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 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
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.
- Metro price level · Seattle area
- 111.1
- 11% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,030/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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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