PICU RN in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,908/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.58
- Weekly
- $2,908
- Yearly (full-time)
- $151,216
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.58/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 950 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 134 of them in Charlottesville.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $57.64/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
This 13-week travel assignment is designed for a Registered Nurse with pediatric critical care experience who is comfortable floating across multiple pediatric areas. You will support PICU, NICU, pediatric medical-surgical, pediatric PACU, pediatric ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units while caring for a varied pediatric population. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with block scheduling unable to be guaranteed. PICU and NICU experience are required, and pediatric PACU experience is highly preferred. Required credentials include BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS, along with Epic experience and the Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certification.
Weather:
Charlottesville typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings around this time of year, with colorful scenery and occasional light rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown outing: Explore the Downtown Mall’s shops, restaurants, galleries, and live entertainment.
• Local history: Visit Monticello and enjoy its gardens and views of the surrounding countryside.
• Day trip: Hike, picnic, or take in scenic overlooks in Shenandoah National Park.
• Outdoor escape: Follow the Blue Ridge Parkway for mountain vistas, trails, and peaceful overlooks.
• Day trip: Spend the day exploring Staunton’s historic downtown, theaters, shops, and restaurants.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Charlottesville, Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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