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: 52 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: 52 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and comfort floating across NICU, PICU, Peds Med-Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED, and Mother-Baby units.
Details
- Float pool position covering PICU, NICU, Peds Med-Surg, Peds PACU, Pediatric ED boarders, and Postpartum/Mother-Baby units
- Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
- 36 or 48 hours per week
- 52-week assignment length
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
- Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy
Requirements
- Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in-hand by the Wednesday before start)
- BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- APHON, CPHON, and OCN certifications preferred
- Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending, candidate-paid fee of $200)
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
- Must be comfortable with NICU, acute pediatrics, and Pediatric ED care
- Peds PACU experience highly preferred
- Previous travel experience required, though NICU/PICU float pool experience may be considered in lieu
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- BSN preferred
- Two professional references required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing coverage across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
- Experience with ventilator management, ECMO, CRRT, and cardiac/neuro critical care skills is highly valued
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week period, with no additional RTO approved after the first 2 weeks of the assignment
- No radius restriction for this position
- Candidates with prior UVA permanent staff or traveler employment must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
- External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
- First-time travelers may be considered with relevant NICU/PICU float pool experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-774372. 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.