ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; time off cannot be approved for Memorial Day or 4th of July; 40 hours can be approved for other time off; block scheduling not guaranteed

Job Description

• Float pool position covering various ICU and intermediate care units including:

  • Medical ICU
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU
  • Coronary Care Unit
  • Surgical Trauma ICU (Level 1)
  • Neuro & Neurosurgery ICU
  • Critical Care and Intermediate Care Special Pathogens Unit (COVID)
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit
  • Surgical Trauma Intermediate Unit
  • Neuro & Neurosurgery Intermediate Unit
  • ED Boarders (patients admitted but boarding in ED prior to room assignment)
• Must adhere to facility’s float policy
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Required Qualifications

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• 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 BSN not held
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health and certain units; facility will notify if needed
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for Behavioral Health and specific units, processed within 45 days prior to start

Certifications and Competencies

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Additional certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, Hep B Antigen titer also required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually

Additional Facility Requirements

• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines
• Complete facility-specific screening, release authorization, and traveler compliance forms prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable (do not upload to credentialing record)

References and Evaluations

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance and internal evaluations required if candidate has worked with the agency over 1 year
• Complete employment application/resume and skills checklist as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Night shift with high acuity float pool assignments demands flexibility and strong critical care skills
• Time off restrictions apply around major holidays; scheduling flexibility limited

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with strong critical care skills, Epic experience, and the ability to float across multiple specialty units during night shifts.