Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Virginia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment | 36 or 48 hours per week | Night shift | 3 weekends per six-week schedule | Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays | Patient ratio 1:1 or 1:2 (may be 2:1 for high acuity)
Highlights:
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Combined pediatric cardiac and medical critical care unit with high census and high acuity patients
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Cardiac diagnoses include DORV, TOF, HLHS, Norwood procedures, TGA, and heart transplant patients
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Medical diagnoses include TBI, RSV, DKA, trauma, seizures, post-op cases, and liver/kidney transplant patients
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Epic EMR system with 24 hours of orientation provided
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May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
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Up to 40 hours of approved time off available during the contract (not available during first 2 weeks)
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Pediatric cardiac experience is a plus
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with patient ratio experience
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Active Virginia RN license or license pending (must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required
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Epic charting system experience required
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions available); COVID-19 vaccination not required
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Strong competency in advanced pediatric critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, hemodynamic monitoring, ECMO, VADs, CRRT, administration of IV vasopressors, chest tube management, and care of cardiac patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic pediatric intensive care environment where you'll care for both cardiac and medical critical care patients across all pediatric age groups. You'll utilize advanced skills with specialized equipment including ECMO, VADs, and CRRT while being supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. This high-acuity unit provides excellent professional growth opportunities for experienced pediatric critical care nurses seeking to expand their expertise in complex cardiac and medical cases.
