NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU Contract in Charlottesville, VA

Join a high-acuity neonatal intensive care team as a NICU Travel Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers specialized care for critically ill neonates and infants in a Level III NICU, including advanced respiratory support, postoperative care, and whole-body cooling.

This on-site healthcare contract provides exposure to complex neonatal diagnoses and a collaborative interdisciplinary care environment. Charlottesville is a welcoming community in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its historic character, vibrant cultural scene, and outstanding quality of life.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Unit Census: Approximately 54 beds
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:1 or 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 in stepdown
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend participation is required; availability for applicable winter holiday coverage is expected

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent, full-time Level III NICU experience; Level IV NICU experience is highly preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a pending Virginia license obtained by the required pre-start deadline
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification in hand at submission
• Dr. Brown’s Infant-Driven Feeding Certification required; pending certification may be considered
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Strong experience caring for neonates and infants with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and genetic conditions
• Demonstrated competency with high-frequency and conventional ventilation, HFOV/HFJV, NIPPV/NIMV, CPAP/BiPAP, inhaled nitric oxide, IV drips, hemodynamic support, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Proficiency with neonatal dosage calculations, ABG interpretation, IV placement, lab collection, central-line care, umbilical lines, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, ostomies, drains, and postoperative care
• Willingness to float within scope of practice to PICU, pediatrics, postpartum/mother-baby, labor and delivery, and newborn transition assignments
• BSN is preferred

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a Level III NICU
• Manage patients with extreme prematurity, respiratory distress, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, persistent pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, NEC, pneumonia, cardiac anomalies, neurologic conditions, hypoglycemia, jaundice, and failure to thrive
• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, noninvasive respiratory support, inhaled nitric oxide, IV vasopressors, and other hemodynamic therapies
• Support admissions, stabilization, transfers, and postoperative care, including care for infant cardiac patients before transfer to higher-acuity services
• Perform and assist with IV starts, heel and venous blood draws, central-line and PICC care, umbilical line procedures, lumbar punctures, intubations, and chest tube placement
• Provide whole-body cooling care for eligible hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy patients using specialized equipment
• Complete medication calculations, IV fluid changes and titration, wound and drain care, ostomy care, CVL dressing changes, and ongoing assessment of patient response
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float as needed to provide safe, age-appropriate care for newborns and infants in designated pediatric and maternal-child settings

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a high-acuity neonatal care 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.