Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,344/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week contract in Charlottesville, VA: provide high-acuity pediatric critical care in a state-of-the-art PICU. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and advance your critical care nursing career with this travel nursing opportunity.
This contract position in Charlottesville, VA (22908) offers an engaging mix of clinical challenge and quality of life—ideal for travel nurses and RN clinicians seeking Virginia nursing jobs in pediatric critical care. Charlottesville is known for its historic charm, arts scene, and access to outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Pediatric ICU RN
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 (Virginia travel nurse assignment)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00-19:00 or Night: 19:00-07:00); rotating or straight nights available
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 (may be 2:1 with high acuity)
- Unit: PICU – 25 beds (daily census ~23)
- Weekend Coverage: Required (3 weekends per 6-week schedule)
- Float Requirement: May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU experience (pediatric critical care experience required)
- Valid Registered Nurse license (Virginia or compact). Pending license accepted but must be in-hand before start
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required (electronic health record proficiency)
- BSN preferred
- Pediatric cardiac experience a plus (ECMO, VAD familiarity helpful)
- References required
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU setting
- Manage and monitor critically ill pediatric patients, including cardiac and complex medical cases
- Perform and support advanced clinical skills: arterial line management, intubation assistance, ventilator management, central line care, CRRT, ECMO, VADs, and related critical care procedures
- Administer medications, blood products, and vaccines safely and accurately
- Interpret arterial blood gases, monitor hemodynamics, and respond promptly to rapid changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, and IV teams
- Float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics as staffing needs require
- Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions
- Participate in orientation, complete required modules, and support unit-based education
Apply now to join our PICU team as a travel RN in Charlottesville, VA. Submit your resume, current RN license, certifications (BLS/PALS), and references. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your pediatric critical care nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About Charlottesville, VA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.
- Charlottesville has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charlottesville offers a variety of activities including trendy coffee shops, outdoor eateries, indie music concerts, hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, and exploring the historical sites related to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.
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