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Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a dynamic pediatric critical care float pool as a Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel nursing contract in Charlottesville, Virginia. Care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients across high-acuity pediatric settings while expanding your PICU and NICU nursing experience. Charlottesville is a scenic, welcoming university community known for its vibrant cultural life, historic surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Contract Length: 52 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Assignment Type: Pediatric critical care travel nursing contract
• Float Areas: Pediatric ICU (PICU), NICU/intermediate care, acute pediatrics, pediatric emergency department, pediatric PACU, and occasionally Labor & Delivery or Mother/Baby
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday; must work two of the three winter holidays
• Orientation: Approximately 60 hours, including required learning modules

Pediatric Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience required
• Recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience required; candidates with PICU/NICU float pool experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong pediatric nursing background with the ability to care for patients across multiple acuity levels
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia; an approved pending license may be considered if completed before the required deadline
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Infant-Driven Feeding certification required; pending completion may be considered
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Ability to float within scope of practice and adapt quickly to changing pediatric unit needs
• BSN and previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required

Pediatric Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric and neonatal patients in intensive care, intermediate care, acute care, emergency, and perioperative recovery settings
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, high-flow oxygen, invasive monitoring, chest tubes, central lines, and other advanced therapies
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation when assigned to the NICU
• Manage patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, surgical, transplant, trauma, and congenital conditions
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications safely, monitor response to treatment, and communicate changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, child life specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate and support patients and families using a compassionate, family-centered approach
• Float to assigned pediatric units and provide flexible coverage based on patient census, acuity, and staffing needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit, infection prevention, and patient safety standards

Why Choose This Pediatric Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Build advanced clinical expertise across multiple pediatric specialties
• Work with complex neonatal and pediatric populations in a collaborative care environment
• Gain exposure to high-acuity therapies and diverse patient diagnoses
• Enjoy the professional and lifestyle advantages of a long-term assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Apply now for this Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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.