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PICU Registered Nurse (Travel Contract) – Pediatric ICU Nurse Job in Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel PICU Registered Nurse needed in Charlottesville, VA for a 13-week pediatric critical care assignment with strong interdisciplinary support, high-acuity patient care, and a collaborative team environment.

Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a high-acuity PICU travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia. This 13-week assignment offers the chance to care for complex pediatric patients in a fast-paced clinical setting with meaningful teamwork, advanced care, and access to strong interdisciplinary support. Charlottesville is a vibrant and welcoming college town with historic charm, a lively downtown, and beautiful access to scenic Virginia landscapes.

Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:2, depending on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends per six-week schedule
• Floating: May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Unit Setting: High-acuity pediatric critical care environment

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; pending state license accepted if in hand by the required deadline
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Recent experience in PICU or a similarly high-acuity pediatric critical care setting
• BLS and PALS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and meet weekend and holiday expectations
• Experience with pediatric cardiac care is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents
• Monitor and manage complex pediatric patients with high-acuity medical and cardiac needs
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support ventilator and airway care
• Perform ongoing assessments, interpret patient changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and specialized interventions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other members of the care team
• Document accurately in Epic and follow all unit protocols and safety standards
• Float within scope to related pediatric units when needed
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a dynamic critical care environment

Apply now to join this Charlottesville, Virginia PICU travel nurse opportunity and make an impact in pediatric critical care 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.