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

Travel NICU RN in Charlottesville, VA — 13-week night shift assignment in a Level III/IV NICU. Competitive weekly pay and a collaborative, high-acuity neonatal team. Apply now.

Join a dynamic Level III/IV NICU as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on nights in Charlottesville, Virginia. This travel nurse opportunity provides hands-on neonatal and infant care in a high-acuity setting, collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, and an interdisciplinary team. Ideal for NICU RNs and neonatal nurses seeking Virginia nursing jobs and travel nurse positions in Charlottesville, VA.

Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Travel Assignment)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 – $1,940 (Travel Nurse pay)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Patient Population: Neonates and Infants (NICU)
• Unit Size: 54 beds (Level III/IV NICU)
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekends per 6-week schedule; every other holiday

Job Requirements (NICU RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years of recent full-time Level III NICU experience (Level IV highly preferred)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (pending acceptable; must have in hand before start)
• BLS and NRP certifications required (NRP must be current at time of submission)
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate (pending acceptable; must be completed before start)
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• References required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Responsibilities (NICU RN / Neonatal Nurse)

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Manage advanced respiratory support including high frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, iNO, NIPPV/NIMV, CPAP/BiPAP
• Perform and assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
• Administer and titrate IV fluids and medications, including vasopressors
• Monitor and interpret ABGs, perform neonatal dosage calculations, and manage whole body cooling
• Provide wound, drain, and line care, including CVL dressing changes and ostomy care
• Float as needed to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery (baby catcher)
• Document care accurately using Epic; maintain clear, timely charting for quality patient care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and family education

How to Apply

Ready to join our NICU team in Charlottesville, VA? Apply now—submit your resume, current (or pending) Virginia RN license, NRP and BLS certifications, Dr. Brown's certificate (if pending show proof), and references. Join our healthcare team today as a Travel NICU RN and advance your neonatal nursing career.

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