Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool (PICU)

Location
Charlottesville, VA

Schedule / Job Type
Full-time, 3 shifts per week, Days (12-hour shifts), 13-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Float to various pediatric units including PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg, Peds PACU, Peds ED boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby.
• Provide high-quality nursing care tailored to pediatric patients across multiple units.
• Adhere to unit-specific policies, float policies, and documentation standards, including Epic charting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Comply with all safety, infection control, and certification requirements.
• Maintain competency in pediatric critical care procedures and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PICU experience.
• Valid state RN license (pending licenses accepted with submission; must have license in-hand the Wednesday before start date).
• Pediatric experience, including PICU and NICU, with comfort in float roles.
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding Certification (pending submission acceptable, cost of $185).
• Epic experience required.
• Able to work day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Peds PACU experience highly preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Previous float pool experience in pediatric settings.

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse experience across multiple pediatric units in a reputable healthcare system.
• Join a team committed to pediatric patient care excellence and professional development.

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to UVA float policy and travel compliance guidelines.
• RTO requests are limited to 40 hours per 13-week contract; no additional RTO requests will be approved post-acceptance.
• Local candidates are generally not accepted for certain specialized units.
• Candidates must comply with background screening and credentialing policies.