American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position requiring PICU and NICU experience, a VA or compact RN license, and night shift availability.
Details
- Float pool position covering various pediatric units including PICU, NICU, peds med-surg, peds PACU, peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
- 36 or 48 hours per week; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
- 13-week assignment length
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- 1:2 patient ratio experience
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
- Current certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS required
- APHON, CPHON, and OCN certifications preferred
- Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (can submit with certification pending)
- Minimum 2 years PICU experience required
- Must be comfortable with NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED patient populations
- Peds PACU experience highly preferred
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Previous float pool experience in NICU/PICU strongly preferred for candidates without direct travel experience
- Epic EMR experience required
- BSN preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing support across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
- Must float within scope of practice according to facility float policy
- Maximum 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after the first 2 weeks of the assignment or after offer acceptance
- Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed early to coordinate an appropriate start date
- Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning; external travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days
- First-time travelers may be considered if candidate has previous NICU/PICU float pool experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-782705. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics Float Pool
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.