Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,915/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a family-centered pediatric perioperative team in Charlottesville, VA. Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers a welcoming community, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to beautiful outdoor recreation. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in a respected surgical care setting, with preoperative, postoperative, and short-stay recovery responsibilities.
Job Details
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Discipline: Pediatric RN
- Setting: Pediatric peri-anesthesia / pediatric surgical observation
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; typically 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710 - $1,800
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Charting System: Epic
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license; pending Virginia RN license may be accepted prior to start
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
- Epic experience required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- BSN preferred
- Strong experience caring for infants, children, and adolescents
- Ability to work nights and collaborate in a fast-paced pediatric perioperative environment
- Comfort with assessment-driven, detail-oriented pediatric patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for pediatric preoperative and postoperative patients
- Monitor children recovering from surgery, including overnight observation and extended recovery needs
- Perform ongoing assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Support pain management, recovery, and discharge readiness
- Educate patients and families throughout the surgical experience
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary care team members
- Assist with safe discharge planning and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols
- Contribute to a supportive, family-centered pediatric care environment
Apply now to advance your pediatric travel nursing career in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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 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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