PICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel to Charlottesville, VA for a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN assignment caring for critically ill pediatric patients. Charlottesville offers a welcoming Central Virginia setting with a pleasant local atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced pediatric critical care nurse with Epic experience, strong clinical judgment, and a passion for compassionate team-based care.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 – $2,100
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekends per 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Float Requirement: May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Start Date: October 12, 2026

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending Virginia license accepted with license in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric critical care, PICU, or closely related pediatric nursing experience
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with high-acuity pediatric patients strongly preferred
• Ability to work rotating days and nights, or straight nights as assigned
• Willingness to float within scope of practice to NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics
• BSN preferred
• Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and comfort in a fast-paced critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity PICU setting
• Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses
• Support advanced pediatric critical care therapies, including ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, sedation monitoring, and vasoactive medications
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold unit standards for safety, quality, and patient-centered care
• Adapt to staffing needs by floating to NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics as needed
• Support a team-focused environment that promotes excellent outcomes for pediatric patients and their families

Apply now to join this rewarding travel PICU RN job in Charlottesville, Virginia and advance your pediatric nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.