NICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 3 weekends out of every 6-week scheduling period; every other holiday
Time Off: Maximum 40 hours approved; no time off approved during first two weeks of assignment

Job Description

• Clinical review and auto offer process
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty
• Certification in Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding required (can submit with pending certification)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification (required or pending)
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, EFM, and other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (verify with recruiter)
• Chemotherapy certification not applicable for NICU
• Pass/Fail Testing during orientation required for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for NICU)

License Requirements

• Valid Virginia RN license (can submit with license pending)
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in NICU
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 3 years typical for NICU travel roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Scheduling & Time Off

• 3 weekends out of 6 weeks scheduled
• Every other holiday scheduled
• Time off limited to 40 hours maximum, none approved during first two weeks

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification required; BSN preferred, ASN minimum
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 2-step TB test or equivalent (Qgold accepted, Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer required
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health only (not NICU)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and compliance documents must be completed prior to start
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment not required for NICU
• CPI certification required only for Behavioral Health nurses (not NICU)

References & Evaluations

• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding certification (required or pending)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)