PICU RN in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,436/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.67
- Weekly
- $2,436
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,672
- Contract length
- 52 weeks
This job pays about $67.67/hour — 50% 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, 180 of them in Charlottesville.
- 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 us as a PICU Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, VA, on a 52-week contract that offers the chance to work nights in the pediatric intensive care unit. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing specialized pediatric critical care, often with a touch of the unexpected—like floating to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics when staffing needs require. Your rotations will include every other holiday and three weekends per six-week schedule, making it a balanced yet engaging assignment. This role is perfect for nurses with BLS, PALS, and pediatric cardiac experience, and interest in a challenging environment where every shift counts.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year typically features mild to cool temperatures, with occasional crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons, ideal for outdoor explorations and seasonal activities in the Charlottesville area.
Fun Things To Do:
- Wine Tours: Explore the renowned vineyards of the Virginia Wine Country.
- Shenandoah National Park: Take a scenic drive or hike along the Skyline Drive with breathtaking mountain views.
- Monticello: Tour Thomas Jefferson’s historic plantation and learn about American history.
- Canoeing on the Rivanna River: Enjoy a relaxing day paddling through picturesque waters.
- Day Trip to Richmond: Discover cultural sites, dining, and historic landmarks in Virginia’s capital city.
Job Specifics:
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Shift: Night, 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
Duration: 36 hours per week for 52 weeks
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