Job Opportunity – NICU Registered Nurse – Virginia
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week. 13 or 26-week contract available. 2:1 or 3:1 patient ratio for ICU patients, 1:3 for step-down. Requires working 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period and 2 out of 3 winter holidays. Float rotation to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery as needed.
Highlights:
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Level III/IV NICU with 54-bed unit caring for extreme prematurity (22 weeks and above), complex cardiac anomalies, and diverse neonatal diagnoses
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Advanced care including high-frequency ventilation, iNO, therapeutic hypothermia, ECMO, and comprehensive post-operative support
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Epic charting system with 36 hours of orientation provided
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social services
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Care for neonates and infants with conditions including RDS, BPD, NEC, sepsis, NAS, and various congenital anomalies
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Maximum 40 hours of time off available per 13-week contract (cannot be scheduled first two weeks or around Christmas)
Requirements:
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Active Virginia RN license (or pending; must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
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Minimum 2 years of full-time Level III NICU experience required (Level IV highly preferred; floating experience does not fulfill this requirement)
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BLS certification required at time of submission
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NRP certification required in-hand at time of submission
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Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate required (can be pending at submission; $200 cost)
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Epic charting system experience required
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Strong demonstrated experience with high-frequency ventilators, conventional ventilators, iNO, trachs, CPAP/BiPAP, IV drips, hemodynamic support, post-op care, whole body cooling, IV placement, and lab draws
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Patient ratio experience of 1:3 required
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
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Nursys verification and professional references required with submission
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to provide life-saving critical care to the most vulnerable patients in a high-acuity Level III/IV NICU environment. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for neonates with complex medical needs. The unit provides comprehensive experience across the full spectrum of neonatal care, from extreme prematurity to complex cardiac and surgical cases, offering professional growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
