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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III/IV NICU night shift position requiring VA or compact license and NRP certification.

Details

• Work in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a teaching medical center
• 13-week contract with night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Uses Epic charting system
• Weekend rotation requiring 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday coverage required
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending accepted, must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required (NRP must be in-hand at time of submission)
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Required skills include neonatal ventilator management, UAC/UVC care, therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, central line care, IV vasopressor administration, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care including respiratory support, IV therapy, and specialized procedures such as lumbar puncture assistance and umbilical catheter care
• Manage complex cases involving dysrhythmias, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and post-abdominal surgery patients
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract, with no additional time off approved after offer acceptance
• Time off not approved during the first two weeks of the assignment or over Labor Day weekend
• Candidates with prior UVA Health employment as permanent staff or travelers must disclose this, with a minimum 1-year separation required for return
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for this role