Travel Contract

SICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

$1,735-2,125/week
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

Location

  • Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

  • Travel/Contract

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Unit Description

  • Surgical/Trauma ICU
  • Fast-paced 15-bed intensive care unit
  • Level 1 facility
  • Adult critical care patients (surgical and trauma)

Shift Details

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week)
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend and every other holiday required
  • Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
  • Time off: 40 hours can be approved; no return to office (RTO) approval for Memorial Day weekend

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility

University of Virginia Medical Center

4.5rating(171 reviews)

10 nurses recommend working with University of Virginia Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Good schedule, great staff, kind assignments

Cons

Parking

Kara H
Kara H
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)
Contract Position Apr '26
Review of University of Virginia Medical Center on Jun 7, 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 Surgical ICU 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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