Travel NICU RN - $2,558 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is an immediate travel nurse opening for a 13‑week assignment. The NICU RN will provide critical care to sick and premature infants, support the care team, and assist parents with emotional encouragement and guidance on infant care after discharge.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra‑uterine life
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as incubators and ventilators
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment as needed
• Work safely around potential exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases

Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (NICU preferred)
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, bend, lean, stoop, and lift 10‑20 lbs
• Willingness to work in environments with potential chemical and infectious disease exposure
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

13‑week travel assignment, 48 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts.