Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Charlottesville, VA - Level III NICU Night Shift

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia: join a high-acuity Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide expert care for critically ill neonates in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. If you are an experienced NICU Registered Nurse looking for rewarding Virginia nursing jobs, this 26-week assignment offers meaningful clinical impact and strong weekly pay.

This travel nursing assignment includes a steady 36-hour workweek with 12-hour night shifts. Estimated weekly pay is $1,840-$1,940.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Healthcare Contract
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840-$1,940
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Charting System: Epic
• Floating: May float within scope to labor & delivery, postpartum/newborn care, pediatrics, and PICU infant care as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; pending state license may be accepted if in hand before the required start timeline
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience required
• Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required at time of submission
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required; candidates may submit with it pending
• Experience with Epic preferred/required
• Strong experience with high-frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, iNO, CPAP/BiPAP, NIPPV/NIMV, and IV drip management
• Ability to support critically ill neonates with complex diagnoses and advanced respiratory needs
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based neonatal nursing care in a busy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage infants requiring advanced respiratory support, hemodynamic support, and whole-body cooling
• Perform and assist with admissions, IV placements, lab draws, wound/drain/line care, and ostomy care
• Support procedures including intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
• Interpret ABGs, calculate neonatal medication dosages, and titrate IV fluids safely and accurately
• Provide care for newborns, infants, and stepdown patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Float as needed within scope to newborn, postpartum, pediatric, or delivery areas
• Work scheduled weekends and holidays as required by the travel nurse assignment

Location Highlights

• Work in Charlottesville, a charming and active Virginia city with beautiful mountain scenery and a welcoming community atmosphere
• Enjoy convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions
• A great destination for travel nurses seeking a rewarding NICU job in a city that balances energy, comfort, and natural beauty

Apply now to join this NICU travel nurse opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make an impact in a high-acuity Level III NICU.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #520557. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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