Registered Nurse – PICU
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Clinical review and auto offer process
• Work nights or rotating shifts
• Work every other holiday
• Work 3 weekends per six-week schedule
• May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• Pediatric cardiac experience is a plus
• Can submit application with Virginia license pending
• Time off: 40 hours approved; no time off approved during first 2 weeks of contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – PICU
• Required years of experience: Minimum 1 year PICU experience within the last year
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and PALS mandatory
• ACLS and NRP may be required depending on unit assignment
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm testing required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for PICU)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

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 if no BSN
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health and certain units; may be required based on unit notification
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for Behavioral Health and specific units (not PICU)
• Drug testing: 10-panel screen including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations allowed)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold) or chest x-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations for measles)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Release authorization and TB screening forms must be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required and must be updated annually if applicable

Work Environment & Conditions

• May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics units based on staffing needs
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Work every other holiday and 3 weekends per six-week schedule
• Time off limited during first 2 weeks of contract

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PICU experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia with night shifts and some pediatric specialty exposure.