American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Float Pool position requiring PICU and NICU experience, a VA or compact RN license, and Epic EMR proficiency.
Details
- Peds Float Pool position floating across PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED boarders, and Postpartum/Mother Baby units at a teaching hospital
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 36 or 48 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Uses Epic EMR
- Must adhere to facility float policy and float within scope of practice as needed
Requirements
- Active VA state RN license or compact license required (pending license accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date)
- BSN preferred
- Minimum 2 years PICU experience required, with comfort in NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Pediatric ED
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS
- Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
- Preferred certifications: APHON, CPHON, OCN
- Epic EMR experience required
- Previous NICU/PICU float pool travel experience required or strongly preferred
- Peds PACU experience highly preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across multiple pediatric and neonatal units based on facility staffing needs
- Responsibilities may include respiratory care, IV therapy, medication administration, and monitoring depending on unit assignment
- Level III NICU and Pediatric CVICU experience valued for this role
- Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract, with no RTO approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
- Any planned time off between sign date and start date must be disclosed to arrange an appropriate start date
- Previous employees who worked as permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have at least 1 year of separation and leadership approval before returning
- External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility and are not eligible to return after reaching that limit
- No radius restriction for this position
- First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior NICU/PICU float pool experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-736917. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.