NICU | Registered Nurse

NICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Bring your neonatal expertise to a high-acuity Level III NICU travel nursing assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact caring for vulnerable newborns. Join a skilled healthcare team, strengthen your critical care experience, and enjoy everything Charlottesville has to offer.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending license accepted with required timing before start
• BLS and NRP required
• Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required; may be completed if pending at submission
• Strong Epic charting experience required
• Experience with high-acuity neonatal care and complex respiratory support strongly preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday coverage as scheduled
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonates and infants in a high-volume NICU
• Monitor and manage patients with complex diagnoses including prematurity, respiratory distress, sepsis, cardiac anomalies, and neurologic conditions
• Support advanced therapies such as high-frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, iNO, and whole-body cooling
• Assist with admissions, IV placement, lab draws, wound and line care, ostomy care, and medication calculations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, family-centered neonatal care
• Float within scope to related pediatric, postpartum, L&D, and PICU areas as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit-specific clinical protocols in Epic
• Deliver calm, compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment

Location Highlights

• Charlottesville offers a scenic Central Virginia setting with mountain views and a welcoming community atmosphere
• Enjoy a lively mix of history, dining, arts, and outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to parks, trails, and the Blue Ridge region makes it a great place to enjoy time off

Apply now to join this rewarding NICU RN travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia and take the next step in your healthcare 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.