Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 52 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a 52-week assignment requiring BLS, PALS, and 2+ years of PICU experience with a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric ICU of a hospital setting
• Pediatric critical care patient population including cardiac and ventilated patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic EMR experience required
• Rotating 4x12-hour day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts on a 36 or 48 hour schedule
• 3 weekends required per six-week schedule
• Every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Peds cardiac experience a plus
• BSN preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Proficiency with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Experience with CVP monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and VP shunt care
• Experience with urinary catheter insertion and management
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients including those requiring respiratory, cardiac, renal, and neurologic support
• Must float within scope of practice as needed based on facility staffing requirements
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per contract, with no time off approved during the first 2 weeks
• Any planned vacation between sign date and start date must be disclosed to coordinate an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or traveler employment requires a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days with the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply