NICU RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III/IV NICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring VA/compact RN license, BLS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Work in a Level III/IV Neonatal ICU setting
• 13-week travel assignment
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour weekly commitments
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Uses Epic charting system
• Required to work 3 weekends within each 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 license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required in-hand at time of consideration
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (can be pending, cost of $200)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with neonatal-specific skills including UAC/UVC line management, high frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Skilled in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), central/implanted line care, and IV therapy including vasopressors
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience assisting with lumbar puncture and post-abdominal surgery care
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to critically ill infants requiring advanced respiratory and cardiovascular support
• Time off cannot be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Time off cannot be approved for Labor Day weekend
• Maximum of 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time planned between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed to allow for appropriate start date planning
• No radius rule applies to this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• Travelers are not eligible to return after reaching 365 total assignment days regardless of time away
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding, recorded in Workday