# Job Opportunity – Pediatric Critical Care Nurse – Virginia
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Central Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week contract, 36 or 48 hours per week, rotating shifts including 3 weekends per 6-week schedule. Two winter holidays required. 24 hours of orientation provided.
Highlights:
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Combined pediatric cardiac and medical critical care unit with high census and high acuity
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Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity; may include 2:1 for complex cases
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Cardiac cases include DORV, TOF, HLHS, Norwood procedures, TGA, and heart transplant patients
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Medical cases include trauma, post-operative (ortho, neuro, liver/kidney transplant), RSV, DKA, seizures, and hematology/oncology
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Epic charting system; specialty equipment includes ECMO, VADs, and CRRT
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May float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
Requirements:
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Active Virginia RN license or pending (must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
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Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
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BLS and PALS certifications required
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Pediatric cardiac experience strongly preferred
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Epic charting experience required
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Proficiency with advanced skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, hemodynamic monitoring, central line care, chest tube management, and high-flow nasal cannula
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated team providing life-saving care to critically ill pediatric patients in both cardiac and medical settings. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex patient populations, utilize advanced technology, and refine your skills in a high-acuity environment. Comprehensive interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and more, ensuring collaborative, patient-centered care.
Additional Information:
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Flu vaccination required with no exemptions available
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Up to 40 hours of time off may be approved during the contract
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Time off requests cannot be approved during the first 2 weeks of the contract
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Care for patients across all pediatric age groups: neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
