NICU | Registered Nurse

NICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Bring your critical care NICU RN expertise to a respected neonatal team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care to medically complex neonates and infants in a Level III NICU while supporting families during some of their most important moments.

Charlottesville is a vibrant university city known for its Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic downtown, and welcoming community atmosphere. If you are searching for travel NICU nurse jobs or Virginia nursing jobs, this assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a collaborative clinical team, advanced equipment, and a strong focus on quality neonatal care.

The unit is a busy Level III NICU with a highly skilled team and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Candidates should be confident in complex neonatal procedures, ventilator management, and high-acuity bedside nursing.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: May 10, 2027
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Setting: Level III NICU with high-acuity neonatal care

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; pending state licensure may be accepted if obtained before start
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
• BLS and NRP required
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required, with pending completion acceptable at submission
• Epic experience required
• Strong experience with high-frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, iNO, tracheostomy care, IV drips, and hemodynamic support
• Experience with whole-body cooling, chest tubes, central line care, IV placement, lab draws, and neonatal medication calculations
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality care to neonates and infants with complex medical and surgical needs in a Level III NICU
• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns requiring ventilatory support, IV therapies, and specialized neonatal interventions
• Support admissions, assessments, medication administration, and ongoing plan-of-care coordination
• Assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
• Care for patients with diagnoses including prematurity, respiratory distress, cardiac anomalies, sepsis, NEC, and neurologic conditions
• Float within scope to related areas such as L&D newborn transition, postpartum newborn care, pediatric infant care, and PICU infant care as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary support teams

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Work in a dynamic neonatal intensive care environment with advanced technology and strong clinical support
• Expand your critical care skill set while caring for a diverse patient population
• Enjoy the energy of Charlottesville, a beautiful Virginia community with city convenience and natural surroundings
• Join a healthcare team that values collaboration, patient-centered care, and professional growth

Apply now to take the next step in your travel NICU RN career in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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.