Travel NICU RN - $2,256 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Peds Float Pool NICU/PICU position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Peds Float Pool position floating to PICU, NICU, Peds Med-Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED boarders, and Postpartum/Mother Baby units in a teaching hospital setting
• Cares for pediatric and neonatal patients including Level III NICU population
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week; block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• 13-week contract length
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required within scope of practice per facility float policy
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS
• Infant-Driven Feeding Certificate required (may submit with certification pending)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must be comfortable with NICU, acute pediatrics, and the pediatric ED
• Prior float pool experience in NICU/PICU strongly preferred for those without direct travel experience
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Peds PACU experience highly preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple pediatric and neonatal specialty units as part of a float pool team
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules (up to 16 non-billable hours) recorded in Workday
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance and none approved during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to arrange an appropriate start date
• Previous 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 and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• Skilled experience in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, oncology, neurologic, and GI care is valued given the diverse patient population

American Traveler Job ID #P-736917. 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

About American Traveler

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.