Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Fredericksburg, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a NICU-based night shift role at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of experience and the ability to float across adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a 431-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Primary unit is NICU, with required rotation to adult floors, adult ICU/stepdown, ED, and pediatric unit based on facility needs
• NICU assignments vary based on patient acuity
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• Potential for mandatory on-call up to 2 shifts per month
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling available at manager's discretion
• Charting via Epic
• Wine-colored scrubs required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and CRTT — ACLS may be pending at start with a 90-day window to obtain
• VA state license required, or proof of application for VA license submitted alongside another state license (national license not accepted) — license required if applicable
• Adult critical care, ED, and community hospital experience required
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABG draw and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizer therapy
• Ability to provide aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies on night shift

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO requests are subject to manager's discretion and must be disclosed at the time of initial submission
• NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred but experience in all areas is not required
• NRP and RRT credentials are preferred
• Level 2 trauma and neonatal/adult intensive care experience preferred
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when working; when not scheduled, candidates must review meeting minutes and submit written acknowledgment to management
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration