PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Richmond, Virginia

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Richmond, Virginia, as a travel registered nurse caring for critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers Level I trauma experience, competitive weekly pay, and exposure to complex cardiovascular, surgical, neurological, and hematology-oncology cases.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, 24-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; day shift is 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and night shift is 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Scheduling: Rotating blocks of day and night shifts; shifts will not rotate within the same week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, approximately 12-13 weekend shifts during the contract
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work at least two holidays
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours, including required learning modules

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Recent EPIC electronic health record charting experience is required
• Experience caring for critically ill pediatric or neonatal patients
• Experience with mechanically ventilated patients, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, telemetry, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience with advanced therapies such as ECMO, CVVH, chemotherapy administration, or comparable high-acuity interventions is highly valued
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required
• Ability to float within scope of practice when needed
• Must clearly confirm availability for rotating day and night shifts before assignment acceptance

PICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients in a 24-bed PICU
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions, including Level I trauma, pediatric burns, cardiovascular, surgical, neurological, and hematology-oncology diagnoses
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, telemetry, and other critical care therapies
• Assess patient status, recognize clinical changes, and initiate timely interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Support patients requiring advanced therapies, including ECMO, CVVH, intracranial pressure monitoring, and other specialized interventions within competency
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, interpretation services, and other members of the care team
• Participate in unit-based scheduling, weekend coverage, holiday assignments, orientation activities, and required education modules

About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is Virginia’s vibrant capital city, known for its scenic James River, historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, and thriving arts and cultural scene. Apply now for this Richmond, Virginia travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity PICU healthcare team.

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.