Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,277 per week

Planet Healthcare 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 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Charlottesville, Virginia

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia (zip code 22908). Join a leading healthcare team and provide critical care to pediatric patients in a high-acuity hospital setting. Charlottesville offers a vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and access to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

PICU Travel Nurse Job Details

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2,090 - $2,140 per week

Assignment Length : 13 weeks

Start Dates : 11 / 10 / 2025 or 11 / 24 / 2025

Healthcare Setting : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Nursing Shifts : 12-hour nights (19 : 00 – 07 : 00); straight nights or rotating shifts available

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Coverage : Every other weekend required

Holiday Coverage : Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays

Patient Ratios : 1 : 1 or 1 : 2, based on acuity

Unit Size : 25 beds; average daily census of 23

Floating : May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics within scope of practice

PICU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN experience

Active Registered Nurse license (Virginia or compact state); pending license accepted if in hand by Wednesday before start date

BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required

Epic charting experience preferred

Pediatric cardiac experience is a plus

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred

Professional references required

Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

PICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents

Manage complex medical and cardiac cases, including post-operative, trauma, and transplant patients

Perform advanced clinical skills such as ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration

Monitor and interpret vital signs, hemodynamics, and cardiac dysrhythmias

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and social workers

Float to NICU or Acute Care Pediatrics as needed within nursing scope of practice

Participate in unit-based orientation and complete required training modules

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference as a PICU Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, Virginia!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #425230. 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 : PICU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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