NICU RN in Norfolk, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,370/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.83
- Weekly
- $2,370
- Yearly (full-time)
- $123,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.83/hour — 46% 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, 36 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
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 88 of them in Norfolk.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/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
Join a specialized team in a Level IV NICU that cares for critically ill neonates. This 13-week travel contract involves working 12-hour night shifts, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in advanced neonatal care, including bedside surgeries such as PDA ligations and chest tube placements. This role is ideal for clinicians eager to work with complex cases like prematurity, neurological disorders, and congenital anomalies, all while supporting a top-tier neonatal unit that handles high-acuity patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:3. You will use Cerner charting, with a brief orientation to ensure a smooth transition into this specialized setting.
Weather:
The weather around this time is generally mild and comfortable, with warm days and cooler evenings typical of the region. It’s a season that invites outdoor exploration without extreme temperatures, making it perfect for both work and leisure activities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk: Take a leisurely stroll along the iconic promenade, enjoy seaside dining, or catch a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Fort Monroe National Monument: A historic site offering walking trails, beaches, and scenic views—perfect for a day trip.
- Norfolk Botanical Garden: Explore lush gardens and themed areas, ideal for a relaxing outdoor experience.
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel: Embark on a scenic drive with spectacular views, perfect for a memorable day trip.
- Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: Discover nature trails and observe local wildlife in this expansive natural preserve.
Job Specifics:
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend, with holiday coverage as needed
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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