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Registered Nurse – NICU

Assignment Details

Travel/contract role in Charlottesville, Virginia
13-week assignment
Night shift
36 hours per week; 48 hours also accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Virginia
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Infant-Driven Feeding
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Epic

Additional Requirements

Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding certification is required; may be submitted pending, but there is a $200 cost
2 clinical references required
7-year criminal background check required
Education verification required
Drug screen required within 2 months of start and annually thereafter
Flu vaccination/documentation required for the 2025–26 season
Tdap required
TB screening required
Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity documentation required
Physical exam required
State license verification required
NURSYS verification required
Government-issued photo ID required
Employment application/resume required
Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Scheduling Notes

3 weekends required during each 6-week scheduling period
Every other holiday
Time off cannot be approved for the first 2 weeks of the assignment
Up to 40 hours of time off may be approved
Time off is not approved for Labor Day weekend

Facility

University of Virginia Medical Center

4.5rating(174 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with University of Virginia Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Amazing with teaching and doing most up to date evidence based practice interventions. They were very traveler friendly and offered extensions for travelers that had a good work ethic.

Cons

Parking was horrible, had to park far away and or at a parking garage then take a shuttle to and from the hospital which was very confusing at first. Upon being offered an extension of my contract they offered a few hundred dollars off so that was one of main reasons why I didn’t extend my contract.

Natasha M

Clinic (RN)

Contract Position Nov '22 - Feb '23

Review of University of Virginia Medical Center on Jul 16, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
581 beds

ADDRESS1215 Lee StreetCharlottesville, VA 22908

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About Charlottesville, VA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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