Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519852
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Float Pool Travel Nursing Job in Charlottesville, VA
Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia 22908. Join a dynamic pediatric float pool team supporting neonatal and pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, Pediatric ED, and Acute Pediatrics. This Charlottesville healthcare position is ideal for a skilled Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings, values teamwork, and delivers compassionate family-centered care.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse / Pediatric Float Pool RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Pediatric float pool with NICU coverage
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
- Float Areas: NICU, PICU, Pediatric ED, Acute Pediatrics, and occasionally L&D/Mother-Baby
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
- Prior NICU experience required; NICU/PICU float pool experience is highly preferred
- Comfort working with neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent populations
- Active Registered Nurse license; pending state license may be accepted if in hand before start
- Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS
- Infant-Driven Feeding certification required or must be obtained as directed
- Epic charting experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- Ability to float within scope of practice and adapt quickly to changing patient needs
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care for neonates and pediatric patients across multiple specialty units
- Support intensive and intermediate NICU patients with respiratory, hemodynamic, and thermoregulation monitoring
- Assist with neonatal resuscitation and provide care for high-risk deliveries when needed
- Care for children with complex medical, surgical, and respiratory conditions in collaborative team settings
- Float to assigned pediatric units and quickly adjust to unit workflows and patient acuity
- Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to promote excellent outcomes
- Document accurately in Epic and follow all unit-specific practice and safety standards
- Provide compassionate, family-centered support during stressful and high-acuity situations
Why Consider This Charlottesville Travel Nursing Role?
- Opportunity to gain broad pediatric and NICU float pool experience
- Work in a supportive, team-based healthcare environment
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced travel nurses
- Central Virginia location with access to scenic outdoor recreation and vibrant community life
Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a healthcare team making a meaningful impact every day.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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