NICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule Notes:

• 3 weekends required during the 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday scheduled
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off; no time off approved during the first two weeks of assignment

Job Description

Provide clinical care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. This role requires specialized certification related to infant feeding and neonatal resuscitation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Infant-Driven Feeding Advancing Oral Feeding Practice in the NICU certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this assignment.
• Time off requests are limited and cannot be approved during the first two weeks.
• Candidates must be prepared to work some weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Documentation and compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements are mandatory prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a focus on neonatal care and infant feeding practices. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, highly skilled clinical setting.