Posted 09/07/2026 · Job #506768
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse Job in Charlottesville, Virginia
Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, VA for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking high-acuity pediatric and neonatal care. Join a collaborative team supporting critically ill newborns and pediatric patients in a relationship-based environment with advanced clinical resources.
Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming setting with a vibrant community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, and a charming mix of local dining, culture, and outdoor recreation. It is an appealing place to live and work while enjoying the best of Central Virginia.
This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in a dynamic float pool setting that supports NICU and other pediatric units. Build valuable experience across pediatric specialties while delivering exceptional care in a strong interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Floating: Required within pediatric service lines as needed
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license; Virginia license pending may be considered if in hand before start date
- Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required
- NICU experience strongly preferred; comfort caring for neonatal and pediatric patients is essential
- Epic experience required
- Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required; may submit with pending completion
- Travel nursing experience required
- BSN preferred
- Ability to adapt to float pool assignments across NICU, PICU, Acute Pediatrics, Pediatric ED, and occasional L&D/Mother-Baby support
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting
- Support intensive and intermediate care needs in the NICU and assist across pediatric float assignments as needed
- Monitor and manage respiratory, hemodynamic, and thermoregulation needs
- Administer medications, perform assessments, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization when assigned
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit-specific policies and protocols
- Deliver family-centered care that supports both patients and their caregivers
Apply now to join this rewarding travel NICU RN job in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make an impact in pediatric healthcare today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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