Local Contract

PICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$52-56/hour
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

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

Pay

Estimated pay
$52-56/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

Registered Nurse - PICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights or rotating
Schedule: 3 weekends per six-week schedule
Time Off:

  • Unable to approve time off during the first 2 weeks of contract
  • Can approve up to 40 hours for time off after initial period
  • Unable to approve July 4th off

Job Description

  • Clinical review and auto offer process
  • May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
  • Pediatric cardiac experience is a plus
  • Candidates can submit with Virginia license pending

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Pediatric Cardiology experience

Experience

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse - PICU
  • Required years of experience: Minimum 1 year of recent PICU experience
  • Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Information

  • Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
  • Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment
  • Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units; not required for PICU
  • Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
  • Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
  • Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable

This position offers a dynamic pediatric critical care environment with opportunities to float to related pediatric units. Candidates should be prepared for night or rotating shifts and a structured weekend schedule. Compliance with comprehensive health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.

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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