NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charlottesville, VA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• 13-week assignment working day shifts
• Choice of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday schedule
• Self-scheduling model with manager explaining process during call
• Must have Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Working in the children's hospital setting
• Must be competent in caring for patients in NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics
• Required to work in all units of the Children's Hospital
• Must be comfortable working in multidisciplinary team requiring strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Required certifications: RRT, BLS, PALS, and ACCS preferred
• Must be competent in use of Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Epic charting experience required
• Float within scope of practice within facility
• Must have 1 year of experience
• Virginia state license required (can submit with pending license but must obtain temp before start)
• BSN preferred
• References required

Facility:

This academic medical center features a comprehensive children's hospital that provides primary and specialty care in more than 30 specialties. The facility includes 111 beds, a pediatric emergency department, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for children under 18. The hospital offers a complex congenital heart program accepting patients with all types of congenital cardiac defects including transplants and ECMO capabilities.

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville offers a vibrant college town atmosphere home to the University of Virginia, combining rich historical heritage with modern amenities and cultural attractions. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.