Travel NICU RN - $2,256 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a NICU/Peds Float Pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of PICU experience and prior NICU/PICU float pool experience.

Details

• , N, NICU, peds med-surg, peds PACU, peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units
• : Prior PICU experience required with comfort caring for NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• 13-week assignment length
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
• BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (certification pending acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Previous NICU/PICU float pool experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred

Additional Information

• Float pool position supporting multiple pediatric units based on facility need
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• No RTO approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to start
• 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 at this facility
• Not eligible to return once 365 total assignment days have been reached, regardless of time away
• Candidates with previous NICU/PICU float pool experience will be considered in lieu of direct float pool tenure

American Traveler Job ID #P-736913. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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