Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro / Neurosurgery | Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Charlottesville, VA, for an experienced acute-care neuroscience nurse. Join a collaborative team caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This 13-week night-shift travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant and scenic community known for its historic charm, cultural offerings, and access to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Unit: 30-bed acute-care neuroscience unit serving neurosurgery and otolaryngology head and neck surgery patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; approximately six weekend shifts during the assignment
• Holiday Coverage: Two of the three winter holidays may be required
• Scheduling: Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed; 48-hour scheduling options may be available

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia; pending licenses may be considered if obtained before the required pre-start deadline
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical, neuroscience, or neurosurgical care
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience required
• Experience caring for patients before and after neurosurgical procedures
• Ability to float within the Registered Nurse scope of practice as needed
• BSN preferred
• Compliance with required vaccination and onboarding policies

Neuro and Neurosurgery RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with stroke, general neurological conditions, brain tumors, subdural hematomas, pituitary tumors, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and spine surgery recovery needs
• Monitor patients receiving telemetry, EEGs, lumbar drains, external ventricular drains, and intracranial pressure monitoring when applicable
• Deliver preoperative and postoperative nursing care for brain and spine surgeries, including laminectomy and fusion procedures
• Assess neurological status, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions or rapid response procedures
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, wound care, wound vacs, oxygen therapy, PCA, insulin protocols, and blood product administration
• Use appropriate isolation precautions and collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Support admissions and discharges from the PACU, emergency department, and intensive care unit in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team while demonstrating teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence

Apply now to explore this Travel RN opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join an outstanding acute-care neuroscience team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.