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Critical Care Float RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

$2,256-3,214/week

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Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool

Specialty: Registered Nurse Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

Nights, 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00 to 7:00
36 or 48 hours per week (48.00 hours per week listed)
Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
Every other weekend and every other holiday
Up to 40 hours of time off can be approved; no requests for time off can be approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment

Role and Float Scope

Float pool floating to various pediatric units, including PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, pediatric PACU, pediatric ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby
Clinical review and automatic offer
Must adhere to the health system's float policy

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Virginia
Critical Care Float (2 years of experience)
Critical Care Float experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Infant-Driven Feeding™ Advancing Oral Feeding Practice in the NICU
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience
Experience with Epic

Health and Compliance

Physical exam (including a physical statement) within 12 months of start
TB screening: QuantiFERON within 12 months of start, or 2 PPDs (the first within 1 year of start and the second within 90 days of start). T-spot is not accepted.
Immunization records or titers for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B; declinations and exemptions are not accepted
Tdap received after age 11, with a Td booster recommended within 10 years
Seasonal flu vaccination by 10/31 (2026-27 season); no exemptions or declinations accepted
10-panel drug screen (including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start
Background check: 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start, updated annually, plus HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start
Government-issued photo ID required

Facility

University of Virginia Medical Center

4.4rating(179 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with University of Virginia Medical Center

Anonymous

ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

4.0rating

Pros

ICU is 1-2 patients, they float you to med surg and stepdown with a 3 patient max. Overall a good contract

Cons

Never had a tech on the floor. Some units are very nice and some are mean

Review of University of Virginia Medical Center on Oct 25, 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 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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