NICU Registered Nurse Travel Job – Level III NICU in Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Charlottesville, VA. Join a high-acuity Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide specialized care for critically ill neonates and infants in a fast-paced, supportive environment with advanced clinical resources.

Charlottesville, Virginia, is a vibrant and scenic community known for its historic charm, welcoming atmosphere, and access to outdoor recreation, local culture, and the beauty of the Blue Ridge region. If you are an experienced NICU nurse seeking travel nursing jobs in Virginia, apply now and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratios: Days 2, Nights 2-3, Weekends 2-3
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float within scope to L&D, postpartum/newborn care, Peds, and PICU newborn/infant care areas

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license or pending license eligible for start
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required; full-time Level III NICU experience is required
• BLS and NRP required
• Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required; may be submitted pending
• Epic experience required
• Experience with high-acuity neonatal care, ventilators, and critical interventions strongly preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday rotations as scheduled
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for neonates and infants in a busy Level III NICU
• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns with complex diagnoses and evolving care needs
• Perform and assist with procedures including IV placement, lab draws, line care, wound/drain care, and medication calculations
• Support respiratory and hemodynamic management, including high-frequency ventilation, conventional vents, CPAP/BiPAP, iNO, and IV drips
• Assist with intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
• Deliver safe, compassionate care for patients requiring whole body cooling, post-op support, ostomy care, and complex neonatal management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support the best possible outcomes for patients and families
• Float as needed within scope to newborn and infant care areas

Apply now for this NICU travel nurse job in Charlottesville, Virginia and join a team committed to high-quality neonatal care.

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.