Travel Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Pediatric Float Pool

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the SRO Float Pool, floating to various pediatric units including:

  • PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
  • NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
  • Pediatric Med/Surg
  • Pediatric ED Boarders
  • Postpartum / Mother-Baby units
• Must have PICU and NICU experience and be comfortable with pediatrics. Previous NICU/PICU float pool experience considered.
• Night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
• Must work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 winter holidays.
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off.
• Must adhere to the facility’s float policy.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certification (can be pending at start; cost applies)
• Virginia nursing license (can be pending at start)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days.
  • HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days.
  • Education verification through a 3rd party vendor; official transcripts required (photocopies not accepted).
  • Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit.
  • Abuse registry search required only for certain behavioral health units.
• State-specific fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks for Virginia as applicable.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required; additional antigen titer if antibody is low/negative
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually.
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines.
• Complete various facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance).
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and mother-baby units (not required for pediatrics or NICU/PICU).
• Medication and competency exams as applicable.
• References and performance evaluations required for credentialing.

Notes

• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a latex questionnaire.
• Pass/fail testing and acknowledgment required for certain adult inpatient roles but not for this pediatric float pool position.
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; existing badge holders will continue to receive badges until assignment ends.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with strong NICU/PICU backgrounds who are flexible with floating across pediatric units and working night shifts.