PICU RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Float Pool position requiring PICU and NICU experience, Epic proficiency, and comfort across multiple pediatric specialty units.

Details

• This is a Pediatric Float Pool (SRO) position at an academic teaching hospital, floating across multiple units including PICU, NICU, Pediatric Med/Surg, Pediatric PACU, Pediatric ED, and Postpartum/Mother Baby
• Night shift: 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• 13-week contract
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted, must be in hand before start)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable with NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Pediatric ED patient populations
• Prior travel experience required; candidates with previous NICU/PICU float pool experience may be considered in lieu of general travel experience
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS, and Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate (may be submitted with certification pending; note: certification has an out-of-pocket cost of $185)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid government-issued Driver's License and Social Security card required for consideration
• Preferred skills include: Peds PACU experience, CRRT, ECMO, ICP monitoring, congenital heart disease/repair, post cardiac surgery, ventricular assist device (LVAD/RVAD), and CVICU experience

Additional Information

• Candidates must be proficient and comfortable floating across all assigned pediatric units within their scope of practice
• Floating is required and governed by the facility's float policy
• Previous permanent staff or internal travelers at this health system must have a minimum 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning; external travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• RTO up to 40 hours per 13-week contract; no RTO will be approved during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• All requested RTO must be disclosed prior to offer acceptance, as no additional RTO will be approved afterward
• No radius restriction for this position; local candidates are accepted