Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519861
Pediatric | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
Pediatric Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, VA
Join a compassionate pediatric peri-anesthesia team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This Pediatric Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for infants, children, and adolescents in a family-centered environment focused on safe recovery, pain management, and surgical observation.
The Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit includes preoperative and postoperative pediatric care as well as a Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit that supports children needing extended recovery or overnight monitoring after surgery. Nurses on this team play a key role in ongoing assessment, patient and family education, and smooth discharge planning.
Job Details
- Position: Pediatric Registered Nurse
- Setting: Pediatric peri-anesthesia / pediatric surgical observation
- Assignment Type: Travel nurse job
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 — a welcoming Central Virginia community known for its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, vibrant historic downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation and local dining.
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3×12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 – $1,800
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Charting System: Epic experience required
- Education: BSN preferred
Job Requirements
- 2 years of recent nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse license or pending Virginia RN license accepted before start date
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience in pediatric nursing, PACU, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care strongly preferred
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient/family communication skills
- Ability to care for pediatric patients across infant, pediatric, and adolescent age groups
- Comfort working in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality preoperative and postoperative nursing care for pediatric patients
- Monitor children recovering from surgery and support safe extended observation
- Assess pain, respiratory status, vital signs, and overall recovery progress
- Administer medications and support appropriate interventions during recovery
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
- Educate patients and families on recovery expectations and discharge instructions
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation and support smooth transitions of care
- Promote a safe, supportive, and family-centered care experience
Apply now to join this pediatric nursing travel opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact on children and families in a specialized surgical recovery setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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