NICU RN
Fredericksburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Fredericksburg, VA: join a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and make a meaningful difference for neonates and their families. If you are an experienced NICU nurse who thrives in critical care, specialized bedside nursing, and a fast-paced hospital environment, this 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 15, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,870 per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:4
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Float Requirement: May float within scope to Pediatrics and Well Baby Nursery
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

Why Fredericksburg, Virginia?

Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of historic charm, riverfront scenery, and convenient access to Northern Virginia and the Richmond area. This is a great travel nursing destination for RNs looking for healthcare jobs in Virginia with a welcoming community and easy-to-enjoy surroundings.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; Virginia or compact license required at submission
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• RNC-NIC certification preferred
• Experience with invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• Experience with UAC/UVC maintenance and umbilical line care
• Ability to support critically ill neonates with complex respiratory and developmental needs
• Conscious sedation experience preferred
• Ability to adapt to a team-based, high-acuity clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to neonates in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as prematurity, respiratory distress, infection/sepsis, NEC, PPHN, pneumothorax, and glucose instability
• Support ventilator management and respiratory therapies, including HFNC, NIV, NIPPV, and HFOV
• Perform and assist with special NICU procedures such as IV access and maintenance, chest tube care, thoracentesis, venous and arterial blood sampling, and surfactant administration
• Maintain and care for UAC and UVC lines in accordance with unit standards
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
• Float within scope to Pediatrics and the Well Baby Nursery as needed to support unit needs
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced NICU Registered Nurse with strong critical care nursing skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting
• Strong communicator with a patient-first approach
• Flexible, dependable, and ready to succeed in a travel RN role

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This travel nursing assignment offers the chance to expand your NICU experience in a supportive, high-acuity environment while enjoying life in beautiful Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is an excellent opportunity for RNs seeking NICU travel nurse jobs with competitive pay, meaningful patient care, and a collaborative clinical team.

Apply now to join this NICU travel RN opportunity in Fredericksburg, VA and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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