Pediatric Acute Care Float Pool RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Pediatric Float Pool) - Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Pediatric float pool position covering various pediatric units including:

  • PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
  • NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
  • Pediatric Med/Surg
  • Pediatric ED boarders
  • Postpartum / Mother-Baby units
• Must have PICU and NICU experience; previous NICU/PICU float pool experience considered.
• Schedule: Days, 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
• Must work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 winter holidays.
• Up to 40 hours can be approved for time off.
• Must adhere to the facility’s float policy.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required.
• Certifications required (or pending submission):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certification (can submit with pending; course cost approx. $185)
• Virginia nursing license required (can submit with license pending).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if applicable).
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, including marijuana and fentanyl panels.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (initial and annual)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB (2-step PPD or Qgold), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)
• Facility-specific documents such as professional appearance guidelines, release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance, and fit testing acknowledgment.
• References and clinical performance evaluations as applicable.
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for this pediatric float pool role).

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting requirements may apply depending on unit assignment.
• Some certifications and background checks must be updated regularly (e.g., every 30 days or annually).
• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a specific questionnaire.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-unit pediatric environment with flexibility.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses comfortable floating across multiple pediatric specialties within a large academic medical center.