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PICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia

Looking for a travel PICU RN job in Charlottesville, Virginia? Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a vibrant university town known for its welcoming community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings, and strong focus on health care and education. This 13-week Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to excellent patient outcomes.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Schedule: Straight nights or rotating schedule with every other weekend
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Openings: 2
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Floating: May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends per six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays

PICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU or comparable pediatric critical care experience
• Active Registered Nurse license; pending Virginia license accepted if in hand before start date
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic experience required
• Strong clinical background caring for high-acuity pediatric patients
• Experience with pediatric cardiac care is a plus
• BSN preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting and adapt to changing patient needs
• Willingness to float within scope of practice

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a PICU setting
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac and medical critical care patients
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and support treatment plans for high-acuity patients
• Care for patients requiring advanced therapies such as ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and specialized critical care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and support unit workflow and patient safety standards
• Float to NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics as needed and within scope of practice
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on quality, communication, and excellent family-centered care

Apply now to join this Charlottesville, Virginia healthcare job and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.