Travel Registered Nurse – PICU - $2,220 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric 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 a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position requiring a VA or compact RN license and current BLS/PALS certifications.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM), with possible rotating shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Required to work 3 weekends per six-week schedule
• Required to work every other holiday
• May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of previous charge nurse experience required
• Prior Epic EMR experience required
• Pediatric cardiac experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and administration of blood/blood products
• Experience administering emergency and high-alert medications including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and continuous sedation
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring including CVP, hemodynamic monitoring, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with neurologic care including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU setting
• Float within scope of practice to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics as needed based on staffing
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, with all RTO required to be disclosed at time of submission
• No time off approved during the first 2 weeks of the contract
• Any vacation time planned between sign date and start date must be disclosed to allow for an appropriate start date
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or internal/external travelers require a 1-year separation period and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• No radius rule applies to this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-730011. 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 - Pediatric ICU

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