Local Contract

NICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$45-49/hour
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$45-49/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

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    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule Notes:

  • 3 weekends required during the 6-week scheduling period
  • Every other holiday scheduled
  • Maximum 40 hours approved for time off; no time off approved during the first two weeks of assignment

Job Description

Provide clinical care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. This role requires specialized certification related to infant feeding and neonatal resuscitation.


Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia
  • Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
  • Infant-Driven Feeding Advancing Oral Feeding Practice in the NICU certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this assignment.
  • Time off requests are limited and cannot be approved during the first two weeks.
  • Candidates must be prepared to work some weekends and holidays as scheduled.
  • Documentation and compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements are mandatory prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a focus on neonatal care and infant feeding practices. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, highly skilled clinical setting.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1041 reviews)

225 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About Charlottesville, VA

As a travel 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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