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

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool

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

Job Description

• Float pool position covering various pediatric units including PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, pediatric PACU, pediatric ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units.
• Must have experience in PICU and NICU and be comfortable working with pediatric patients.
• Prior NICU/PICU float pool experience is considered.
• Night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off.
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health records system.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Compliance

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Infant-Driven Feeding™ certification (or pending submission).
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or antigen titer as required
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions accepted)
• Drug screening within 2 months of start, including marijuana and fentanyl panels.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and abuse registry search if assigned to certain units.
• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health assignments.
• Compliance with professional appearance and other facility-specific guidelines.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shifts only.
• Floating across multiple pediatric units.
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage.
• No block scheduling guarantee.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced pediatric critical care float pool environment.
• Clinical review and offer process includes manager approval after passing clinical screening.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with strong PICU and NICU backgrounds looking for a travel contract opportunity in Virginia.