American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN with 2+ years PICU experience and current PALS, ACLS, NRP, and BLS certifications for a 13-week night shift assignment.
Details
- Float pool position covering PICU, NICU, peds med-surg, peds PACU, peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units
- Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- 36 or 48 hours per week, block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
- 13-week assignment length
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Floating required within scope of practice across pediatric units as needed
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active VA or compact RN license (may submit with VA license pending)
- Current certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS required
- Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required, may submit with certification pending
- 2 years of PICU experience required
- Comfortable working with NICU, acute pediatrics, and pediatric ED patient populations
- Peds PACU experience highly preferred
- Previous NICU/PICU float pool experience preferred for candidates without direct travel experience
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- BSN preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across multiple pediatric specialty units including PICU, NICU, PACU, and ED boarding areas
- Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
- Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
- No RTO can be approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
- Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to submission
- Previous UVA Health permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning
- External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
- First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior NICU/PICU float pool experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-742086. 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 - Pediatrics Float Pool
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.