Travel Contract

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

$2,344/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,344/week

Description

NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Job in Charlottesville, VA | Level III NICU

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia: bring your Level III NICU expertise to a high-acuity neonatal care team and make a meaningful impact for vulnerable infants. Located in the welcoming Charlottesville, VA 22908 area, this assignment offers a charming setting known for its scenic beauty, historic character, and vibrant local culture. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse who thrives in fast-paced critical care and values compassionate, team-based patient care.

Job Details

  • Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Setting: Level III NICU
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending Virginia state license accepted with required timing before start
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience required
  • Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
  • Current BLS and NRP certifications required
  • Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required or must be in progress
  • Epic electronic medical record experience required
  • Strong clinical experience with high-frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, iNO, CPAP/BiPAP, NIPPV/NIMV, tracheostomy care, IV drips, and hemodynamic support
  • Ability to care for neonates and infants with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, and metabolic needs
  • BSN preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert nursing care to neonates and infants in a busy Level III NICU
  • Manage complex respiratory support, including ventilator care and noninvasive ventilation modes
  • Support admissions, post-operative care, whole body cooling, line care, wound and drain care, and IV fluid management
  • Assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
  • Interpret ABGs, calculate medications accurately, and maintain safe neonatal dosing practices
  • Care for a diverse patient population including premature infants, cardiac patients, and babies with neurologic, metabolic, and surgical conditions
  • Float within scope to newborn care, postpartum, labor and delivery, pediatric, and PICU areas as needed
  • Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate, high-quality neonatal care

Apply now for this Charlottesville, VA travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated NICU healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518290. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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About Charlottesville, VA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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