Travel NICU RN - $3,003 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Peds Float Pool RN with PICU and NICU experience for a night shift position requiring VA or compact RN license and Epic proficiency.

• Peds Float Pool position floating to PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED boarders, and Postpartum/Mother Baby units
• Level III NICU setting at a teaching hospital
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend and every other holiday
• 13-week assignment length
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Uses Epic EMR
• Floating required within scope of practice per facility float policy

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required, with comfort in NICU, Acute Pediatrics, and Pediatric ED
• Previous float pool experience in NICU/PICU required if no direct float pool background
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS
• Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Peds PACU experience highly preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

• Provide nursing care across multiple pediatric units as part of a float pool team
• Responsibilities may include respiratory care, IV therapy, renal/GU care, oncology support, and medication administration depending on unit assignment
• Specialty-specific modules completed during orientation, recorded in Workday
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• No RTO can be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to start date confirmation
• Previous UVA Health permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• No radius rule applies to this position
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior NICU/PICU float pool experience

American Traveler Job  #P-736914. 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
- 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.