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NICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Overview

Travel NICU RN job in Charlottesville, VA: join a high-acuity Level III neonatal intensive care unit and make a meaningful impact on critically ill newborns and infants.

Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in Charlottesville, Virginia, a welcoming and scenic college town known for its Blue Ridge Mountain views, vibrant local dining, and strong community feel. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment caring for neonates and infants. You will work with advanced technology, collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and provide compassionate, family-centered care for vulnerable patients and their families.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel RN, on-site
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Unit: Level III NICU
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending Virginia RN license accepted 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 or may be submitted pending
• Epic experience required
• Strong clinical experience with ventilator management, IV fluid titration, hemodynamic support, neonatal assessments, and medication calculations
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for critically ill neonates and infants in a busy neonatal intensive care unit
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including HFOV, HFJV, CPAP/BiPAP, NIPPV/NIMV, and iNO
• Perform and assist with admissions, IV placement, lab draws, line care, wound and drain care, and ostomy care
• Support complex neonatal care including whole-body cooling, post-op care, and hemodynamic stabilization
• Assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
• Float within scope to newborn care, postpartum, pediatrics, and PICU when needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, compassionate, family-centered care

Apply now for this Charlottesville NICU travel nursing job and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

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.