Travel NICU RN

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:
  
  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: 3

American Traveler is hiring a Level III/IV NICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring NRP certification and at least 2 years of NICU experience.

• Level III/IV Neonatal ICU setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 13-week assignment length with 36 or 48 hour weekly options
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Epic EMR experience required
• 3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

• Active VA state RN license or compact license (pending accepted)
• BLS and NRP certifications required and must be in-hand at time of consideration
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification required (may be pending)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, therapeutic hypothermia, UAC/UVC lines, and central line care
• Experience with neonatal dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations and IV vasopressors
• Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs
• Two professional references required
• BSN preferred

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to Level III/IV NICU patients
• Perform IV therapy, central/implanted line care, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture
• Manage chest tubes and tracheostomy care as needed
• Care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions including colostomy/ileostomy management and post-abdominal surgery recovery
• Time off requests limited to a maximum of 40 hours per contract
• Time off not approved during the first two weeks of the assignment or around the Christmas holiday
• Previous UVA permanent staff or traveler employment requires a 1-year separation and leadership approval prior to consideration
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• No radius restriction for this unit

American Traveler Job  #P-745410. 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

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.