Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,311 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 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: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring PALS certification and a VA or compact license. Details Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) with potential float assignments to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) 13-week assignment with 36 or 48 hour weekly schedule options Requires working 3 weekends per six-week schedule Requires working 2 of the 3 winter holidays Patient ratio of 1:2 Uses Epic charting system Requirements Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date) BLS and PALS certifications required Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required Epic EMR experience required BSN preferred Pediatric cardiac experience a plus Trauma Level I experience preferred Proficiency in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood/blood product administration Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations Cardiovascular skills including hemodynamic monitoring and dysrhythmia management Experience with CRRT and peritoneal dialysis preferred Neurologic skills including EVD and ICP monitoring Two professional references required for consideration Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients in the PICU and potentially in NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics settings Float assignments will remain within scope of practice Up to 16 non-billable orientation hours for specialty-specific modules, recorded in Workday Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, all RTO must be disclosed prior to offer acceptance No time off approved during the first 2 weeks of the contract Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed in advance Previous UVA permanent staff or traveler employment requires a 1-year separation and leadership approval External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit First-time travelers are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID P-756472. 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 - Pediatric 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.