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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Level III/IV NICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of Level III NICU experience and specialized neonatal critical care skills.

• Level III/IV NICU setting
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 13 or 26 week assignment options available
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Required to work 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating within scope of practice as needed

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
• BLS and NRP certifications required (NRP must be in-hand at time of consideration)
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (may be pending, cost of $200)
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience
• Epic charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Skills required:
  
  neurologic assessment, assisting with lumbar puncture, therapeutic hypothermia/cooling blanket, IV therapy, central/implanted line care, starting and maintaining IVs, UAC/UVC management, colostomy/ileostomy care, post-abdominal surgery care, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, high frequency ventilation, chest tube management, nitric oxide (iNO) therapy, tracheostomy care, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), IV vasopressor administration, neonatal dosage calculations, and phlebotomy
• Two professional references required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to neonatal patients in a Level III/IV NICU
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• No radius rule for this position
• Local candidates accepted
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract
• Time off cannot be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Time off is not approved around the Christmas holiday period
• Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must disclose employment history; permanent staff/internal travelers require 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-753180. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.