Respiratory Therapist – Level III NICU & ICU
Martinsburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) with 2+ years of experience, including Level II-III NICU and adult intubation proficiency, for an acute care day shift position at a hospital in West Virginia.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Unit handles a variable treatment load including multi-floor respiratory treatments, ICU ventilator management, and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
• Facility is a Level III NICU
• Ventilators used include Servo U, Hamilton G5, Hamilton T1 (transport), Philips Respironics V60 (BiPAP), and AirVo/MaxTech high-flow heated systems
• Charting via Epic (experience preferred)
• 12-hour day shifts; every other weekend (Sat/Sun on days)
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No on-call required
• Each RT carries an individual daily assignment (e.g., ER, ICU, 2nd floor)
• Orientation consists of approximately three 12-hour shifts

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• RRT credential required; CRT accepted if license was held prior to July 1, 2022
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NRP, and RRT verification
• Prior Level II or III NICU experience with ventilator management required
• Pediatric floor care and adult respiratory experience required
• Must be able to independently perform adult intubation
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Driver's license required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, airway management, mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, nebulizer/inhaler therapy, postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, O2 and humidity therapy, resuscitation, and ABG collection
• RTs perform EKGs during off-hours (5pm–7am) and all weekend, excluding the ER
• PFT (pulmonary function testing) is not required for this role
• Scrub color required: gray
• The department operates collaboratively — staff work as a team to manage fluctuating patient loads across shifts
• A lead therapist is present each shift; the RT Manager handles daily operations and schedule approval Monday–Friday
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year before a 2-year break is required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position