Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Contract in Richmond, Virginia

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Richmond, Virginia, as a travel Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill pediatric patients and neonates. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, advanced pediatric critical care experience, and the opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma setting and designated pediatric burn center.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: 24-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, approximately 12-13 weekend shifts during the contract
• Scheduling: Rotating blocks of shifts, with schedules changing every few weeks rather than within the same week
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours, including required learning modules
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience required
• Openings: 2

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
• At least 3 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience preferred for this high-acuity assignment; a minimum of 1 year of PICU experience is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Recent EPIC charting experience
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing continuous sedation and intravenous (IV) vasopressors
• Experience with advanced pediatric critical care, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, telemetry, and ventilator management, as applicable
• Ability to care for neonates and patients with complex medical, surgical, neurologic, cardiovascular, hematology-oncology, and burn-related diagnoses
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ability to float within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice when needed
• Availability for the assigned night schedule and required weekend coverage must be confirmed up front
• Two professional references required

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients in a high-acuity PICU
• Monitor and manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, telemetry, and other pediatric critical care interventions
• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular, surgical, neurologic, hematology-oncology, trauma, burn, and multisystem conditions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and therapies safely while maintaining accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation professionals, interpretation services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Support family-centered care through clear communication, education, and compassionate advocacy
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and follow all pediatric critical care, infection prevention, and unit policies
• Complete required orientation activities and assigned learning modules within the designated timeframe

Why Work in Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, Virginia, offers the energy of a historic capital city with a welcoming community, vibrant arts and dining scene, and abundant riverfront outdoor recreation. The city combines rich American history with a modern, walkable urban atmosphere, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding Virginia travel nursing assignment and an engaging place to live.

Apply now for this Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Richmond, Virginia.

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.