Travel NICU RN - $2,611 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) for a 26‑week travel assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position requires 48 hours per week, scheduled as 12‑hour day shifts, and is classified as travel employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to sick and premature infants.
• Assist the care team in delivering round‑the‑clock care and parental support (emotional encouragement, education on infant care).
• Care for infants transitioning to extra‑uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when needed.
• 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, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for extended periods; lift 10‑20 lb of equipment.
• Be aware of potential exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Current NRP certification.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience (NICU preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an 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 effective day 1

Schedule

• Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours per week: 48 (12‑hour shifts)
• Shift pattern: Days
• Employment type: Travel