Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU & Adult
Fredericksburg, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at an acute care hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.

Details

• Night shift position, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• Respiratory Therapy department within a 140-bed hospital, with NICU focus
• Patient population includes adults and neonates (NICU)
• Equipment used includes Hamilton C1, V60, and Hamilton MR1 ventilators
• Documentation system: Meditech
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of general respiratory therapy experience, with active experience within the last 6 months
• NICU experience required, with a minimum skill level of 3 in NICU competencies
• Proficiency in CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP, and intubation assistance with mechanical ventilation
• BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NRP required for all RT staff caring for neonates
• NRP must be current from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonatal and adult patients, including ventilator management and airway support
• All black scrubs required
• NRP Preferred; however, can be obtained after hire (ACLS similarly preferred but obtainable post-hire per facility notes — BLS/ACLS listed as preferred, NRP required per HCA policy for neonatal RT staff)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted