Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/17/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Float Pool (NICU/PICU) position at an academic medical center, requiring both PICU and NICU experience with Epic proficiency.

• This is a Pediatric Float Pool (SRO) position floating to multiple pediatric units including PICU, NICU, Peds Med-Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED Boarders, and Postpartum/Mother Baby
• Located within an academic teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours available per week
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• 13-week contract
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required per facility float policy

• Active VA or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS required
• Dr. Brown's Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may be submitted as pending; certificate has an out-of-pocket cost of $185)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable working in NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Peds ED settings
• Prior NICU/PICU float pool experience required; candidates without travel experience may be considered if they have prior NICU/PICU float pool experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration

• Peds PACU experience is highly preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Up to 40 hours of RTO may be approved per 13-week contract; no RTO will be approved during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent staff or internal travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning; external travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days
• No radius rule — local candidates are accepted
• Preferred skills include ECMO, CRRT, congenital heart disease/repair, ICP monitoring, and Pediatric CVICU experience
• Specialty-specific orientation modules are completed during onboarding

American Traveler Job  #P-736913. 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

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.