Job Opportunity – Pediatric Critical Care Nurse – Virginia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Central Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment with flexible scheduling options including 36 or 48-hour weeks. Rotating schedule with three weekends per six-week schedule. Must work two of the three winter holidays. May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs.
Highlights:
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Combined pediatric cardiac and medical critical care unit with high acuity and high census
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Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity, with 25-bed capacity and daily census of approximately 23 patients
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Cardiac cases include DORV, TOF, HLHS, Norwood procedures, heart transplants, and other complex congenital heart conditions
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Medical cases include trauma, DKA, RSV, seizures, post-operative orthopedic/neuro cases, and liver/kidney transplants
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Epic charting system with 24 hours of paid orientation
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Up to 40 hours of approved time off available during the contract (not available during first two weeks)
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of pediatric critical care nursing experience required
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required
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Virginia RN license (pending licenses accepted if obtained by Wednesday before start date)
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Epic charting experience required
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Pediatric cardiac experience strongly preferred
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Strong skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, chest tube management, sedation administration, and pediatric dosage calculations
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Experience with specialized equipment including ECMO, VADs, and CRRT is highly valued
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex patient population in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment. You'll gain exposure to advanced cardiac cases, critical medical conditions, and cutting-edge technology while being supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and more. This role is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses seeking to advance their skills in both cardiac and medical intensive care settings while making a meaningful impact on young patients and their families.
