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Travel PICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Charlottesville, VA – 13-Week Contract

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a Travel Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in an advanced pediatric critical care setting with collaborative interdisciplinary support. Charlottesville is a vibrant, historic community near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, offering outdoor recreation, culture, and small-city charm.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: Rotating day and night shifts; 36 or 48 hours per week, typically three or four 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Three weekend shifts during each six-week schedule
• Holiday Coverage: Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 1:2, with enhanced support for high-acuity assignments
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Unit Profile: Approximately 25 beds with an average daily census of 23 patients
• Floating: May float within scope of practice to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PICU or comparable pediatric critical care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; a pending Virginia RN license may be accepted if obtained before the required pre-start deadline
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Recent experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity pediatric and cardiac patients
• Experience with ventilated patients, arterial and central lines, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medications, and procedural sedation
• Experience with advanced therapies such as ECMO, VADs, CRRT, or EVD management is highly valued
• Pediatric cardiac experience is preferred
• BSN preferred
• Willingness to comply with required immunization and occupational health standards, including influenza vaccination

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical, surgical, neurologic, and cardiac conditions
• Monitor and manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous sedation, and hemodynamic support
• Care for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative conditions, including complex cardiac repairs and transplant-related care
• Perform ongoing assessments, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, drains, EVDs, gastric tubes, urinary catheters, and other critical care equipment
• Administer medications, blood products, TPN/lipids, insulin, antiarrhythmics, anti-seizure medications, and IV vasopressors safely and accurately
• Support airway management, intubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and other emergency interventions
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, rehabilitation services, social services, and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote patient safety, infection prevention, and family-centered care

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill pediatric patients.

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.