Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, VA — Level III/IV NICU; 13-week assignment starting April 27, 2026. Join a supportive neonatal nursing team in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (Neonatal RN / Neonatal ICU Nurse) for a travel nursing assignment in Charlottesville, VA 22908. This travel RN role is ideal for nurses with Level III NICU experience (Level IV highly preferred) who are skilled in advanced neonatal care, ventilator management, and ECMO support. Charlottesville healthcare jobs offer a vibrant community and excellent clinical exposure in a high-acuity pediatric and neonatal setting.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel RN / Travel Nursing)
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 — Virginia nursing jobs
• Setting: Level III/IV NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Weekend Coverage: 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period; every other holiday
• Orientation: 36 hours

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV experience highly preferred
• Valid Registered Nurse license (Virginia or compact state). Pending licenses accepted but must be active before start date
• BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required at time of submission
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (pending certificate accepted at submission)
• Epic electronic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Must be able to float to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery (baby catcher) as needed
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Professional references required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and infants in a Level III/IV NICU
• Manage complex conditions including extreme prematurity, congenital cardiac anomalies, respiratory distress, sepsis, and multi-organ support
• Operate and manage advanced neonatal equipment: high-frequency ventilators, iNO, ECMO, Drager ventilators, and Arctic Sun whole-body cooling
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures: intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC and umbilical line placement, chest tube insertion, wound and line care, and accurate neonatal medication calculations
• Participate in admissions, IV placements, lab draws, post-operative care, and family education
• Float to related units within scope of practice when required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Adhere to all facility policies, scheduling and time-off requirements

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment

• Gain advanced neonatal and pediatric critical care experience (NICU RN, Neonatal ICU)
• Work in a high-acuity Level III/IV NICU with supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Competitive travel nurse compensation and a 13-week assignment in Charlottesville, VA

Ready to apply? Submit your resume, current RN license, BLS and NRP, Dr. Brown's certificate (or pending), Epic experience details, and references. Apply now to join our neonatal nursing team — travel RN positions like this fill quickly!

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