Travel NICU RN - $2,635 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 52 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a night shift teaching hospital assignment requiring Level III NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Level III/IV Neonatal ICU setting within a teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Required to work 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (can be pending at submission, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start)
• BLS and NRP certifications required in-hand at time of submission
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (may be pending at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Skilled in neonatal-specific procedures including UAC/UVC care, high frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with central line care, IV therapy, and vasopressor administration required
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurologic support
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures
• Manage ventilator settings (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and chest tubes as needed
• Care for post-surgical and colostomy/ileostomy patients
• Time off requests are capped at 40 hours total for the contract
• Time off is not approved during the first two weeks of the assignment or around the Christmas holiday
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this health system
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-774375. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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