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

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, VA for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking high-acuity pediatric and neonatal care. Join a collaborative team supporting critically ill newborns and pediatric patients in a relationship-based environment with advanced clinical resources.

Charlottesville, VA 22908 offers a welcoming setting with a vibrant community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, and a charming mix of local dining, culture, and outdoor recreation. It is an appealing place to live and work while enjoying the best of Central Virginia.

This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in a dynamic float pool setting that supports NICU and other pediatric units. Build valuable experience across pediatric specialties while delivering exceptional care in a strong interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating: Required within pediatric service lines as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; Virginia license pending may be considered if in hand before start date
• Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required
• NICU experience strongly preferred; comfort caring for neonatal and pediatric patients is essential
• Epic experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required; may submit with pending completion
• Travel nursing experience required
• BSN preferred
• Ability to adapt to float pool assignments across NICU, PICU, Acute Pediatrics, Pediatric ED, and occasional L&D/Mother-Baby support

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting
• Support intensive and intermediate care needs in the NICU and assist across pediatric float assignments as needed
• Monitor and manage respiratory, hemodynamic, and thermoregulation needs
• Administer medications, perform assessments, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization when assigned
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit-specific policies and protocols
• Deliver family-centered care that supports both patients and their caregivers

Apply now to join this rewarding travel NICU RN job in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make an impact in pediatric healthcare today.

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