Travel NICU RN - $3,102 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III/IV NICU Registered Nurse requiring NRP certification and 2+ years of neonatal ICU experience.

Details

• Level III/IV NICU setting in a teaching hospital environment
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule (4x12 hours, 7:00-19:00)
• 13-26 week assignment length
• Requires working 3 weekends within a 6-week scheduling period
• Requires working 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating within scope of practice may be required

Requirements

• Active VA RN license or compact license (pending license accepted with Nursys verification)
• BLS and NRP certifications required, NRP must be in-hand at time of consideration
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification required (may be pending)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Skilled in neonatal-specific procedures including UAC/UVC line care, therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, central line care, and ventilator management
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill neonates including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurologic support
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures and manage complex respiratory equipment including chest tubes and tracheostomy care
• No time off approved around Christmas holiday
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, must be disclosed prior to offer acceptance
• No time off approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• No radius rule for this unit
• First-time travelers not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-763383. 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 - Neonatal ICU

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