Pediatric Acute Care Float Pool RN
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float pool position covering various pediatric units including:

  • PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
  • NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
  • Pediatric Med/Surg
  • Pediatric PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
  • Pediatric ED boarders
  • Postpartum / Mother-Baby units
• Must have experience in PICU and NICU and be comfortable working with pediatric patients.
• Previous NICU/PICU float pool experience is considered.
• Night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required.
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off.
• Must adhere to float pool policies.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding certification (can be submitted pending)
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification (can be submitted pending)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required.
• Pediatric PACU experience highly preferred.

Licensure

• Virginia nursing license required; can submit with license pending.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various background checks including 7-year criminal history and education verification.
• Required health documents include physical exam, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), TB testing, drug screening, and flu vaccination.
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment may be required during orientation.
• References and clinical skills checklists required.
• Compliance with professional appearance and other facility-specific policies.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a pediatric float pool role requiring flexibility to work across multiple pediatric specialty units.
• Scheduling is primarily nights with weekend and holiday rotations.
• Certification costs (e.g., Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding) may apply.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses comfortable with a variety of pediatric specialty areas and flexible scheduling.