Travel PICU RN - $3,003 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Float Pool position requiring PICU and NICU experience with a VA or compact RN license.

• Float pool position covering multiple pediatric units including PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED boarders, and Postpartum/Mother Baby
• Teaching hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend and every other holiday required
• 13-week assignment length
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required, pending licenses accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS
• Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (can submit with certification pending)
• Preferred certifications: APHON, CPHON, OCN
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable working in NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Pediatric ED
• Peds PACU experience highly preferred
• Previous travel/float pool experience required, though NICU/PICU float pool experience may be considered in lieu
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Provide direct patient care across multiple pediatric specialty units as part of a float pool team
• Skills utilized may include respiratory care (ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ETT/NT suctioning), IV therapy, central line management, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules recorded in Workday, up to 16 non-billable hours
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with all RTO to be disclosed prior to offer acceptance
• No RTO approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Disclose any planned vacation time between sign date and start date to help determine an appropriate start date
• Former UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have relevant NICU/PICU float pool experience

American Traveler Job  #P-736965. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Pediatric 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.