PICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

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

• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Valid Virginia RN license (or pending)
• 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
• Preferred certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CHEMO certification (if applicable)
• Education: ASN required; BSN preferred
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions accepted)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search if assigned to certain units
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

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.