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Travel PICU Registered Nurse Job in Charlottesville, Virginia (22908)

Experienced PICU Registered Nurses: join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlottesville, Virginia (22908), a scenic and welcoming community known for its historic charm, vibrant local culture, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 13-week travel nursing job offers competitive weekly pay, rotating 12-hour shifts, and the opportunity to care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital setting.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia (22908)
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,100
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Hours Per Week: 36 or 48 hours based on unit needs
• Weekend Coverage: Three weekends per six-week schedule
• Holiday Coverage: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Float Requirement: May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics within scope of practice
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Pre-Approved Time Off: Up to 40 hours per 13-week contract

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a PICU or similarly high-acuity pediatric setting
• Active RN license; pending state license accepted if in hand before the Wednesday prior to start
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong experience caring for pediatric cardiac and medical critical care patients preferred
• Experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, chest tubes, central lines, and vasoactive drips preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
• BSN preferred
• References required with submission

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a busy Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage complex pediatric cardiac and medical cases, including post-operative and high-acuity patients
• Provide bedside care for patients requiring advanced therapies such as ventilator support, CRRT, ECMO, and VAD management
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Float to NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics as needed within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols and patient safety standards
• Support a team-based environment focused on compassionate care, clinical excellence, and family-centered service

Apply now for this Travel PICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and take the next step in your pediatric critical care 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.