Posted 09/17/2026 · Job #518290
NICU RN- Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Job in Charlottesville, VA | Level III NICU
Travel NICU RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia: bring your Level III NICU expertise to a high-acuity neonatal care team and make a meaningful impact for vulnerable infants. Located in the welcoming Charlottesville, VA 22908 area, this assignment offers a charming setting known for its scenic beauty, historic character, and vibrant local culture. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse who thrives in fast-paced critical care and values compassionate, team-based patient care.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
- Setting: Level III NICU
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending Virginia state license accepted with required timing before start
- Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience required
- Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required or must be in progress
- Epic electronic medical record experience required
- Strong clinical experience with high-frequency ventilation, conventional ventilators, iNO, CPAP/BiPAP, NIPPV/NIMV, tracheostomy care, IV drips, and hemodynamic support
- Ability to care for neonates and infants with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, and metabolic needs
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide expert nursing care to neonates and infants in a busy Level III NICU
- Manage complex respiratory support, including ventilator care and noninvasive ventilation modes
- Support admissions, post-operative care, whole body cooling, line care, wound and drain care, and IV fluid management
- Assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, PICC placement, umbilical line placement, and chest tube placement
- Interpret ABGs, calculate medications accurately, and maintain safe neonatal dosing practices
- Care for a diverse patient population including premature infants, cardiac patients, and babies with neurologic, metabolic, and surgical conditions
- Float within scope to newborn care, postpartum, labor and delivery, pediatric, and PICU areas as needed
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate, high-quality neonatal care
Apply now for this Charlottesville, VA travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated NICU healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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