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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 52 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III/IV neonatal intensive care unit, requiring NRP certification and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting
• 52-week assignment on night shift (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules accepted
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Epic EMR experience required
• Scheduled for 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• BLS and NRP certifications required in-hand at time of consideration
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification required (may be pending for consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, UAC/UVC, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Experience with central line care, IV therapy, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Two professional references required
• Nursys license verification required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurologic support
• Perform procedures such as lumbar puncture assistance, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
• Manage ventilator settings (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and administer IV vasopressors and emergency medications
• Maximum 40 hours of requested time off per contract, with all RTO disclosed at time of consideration
• No time off approved during the first two weeks of the assignment or around the Christmas holiday
• Disclose any planned vacation time between offer acceptance and start date to help determine an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or traveler employment requires 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position