Neonatal ICU RN – High-Acuity Care & Teaching

Virginia AG; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UVA Health’s 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Charlottesville seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver specialized, evidence-based care to high-acuity neonates while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

As part of a leading pediatric academic medical center, you will partner with neonatologists, APNs, respiratory therapists, and families to coordinate individualized care plans, educate families, and contribute to a Magnet-recognized culture that supports professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN within 5 years of hire.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to critically ill neonates across a range of acuity levels.
• Perform continuous assessment, monitoring, and intervention for conditions such as prematurity, respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, and post-surgical recovery.
• Partner closely with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Utilize advanced technologies and evidence-based protocols to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate and support families through highly emotional and complex care journeys.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, highly specialized unit where clinical expertise and adaptability are essential.
• Engage in continuous learning within an academic setting that supports professional growth, research, and innovation.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Neonatal care

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years

Licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia

AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification

Job description

UVA Health’s 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Charlottesville seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver specialized, evidence-based care to high-acuity neonates while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

As part of a leading pediatric academic medical center, you will partner with neonatologists, APNs, respiratory therapists, and families to coordinate individualized care plans, educate families, and contribute to a Magnet-recognized culture that supports professional