Respiratory Therapist (RRT, NICU)
Fredericksburg, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring the ability to float across NICU, adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a 431-bed Level II Trauma Center
• NICU-based position with required rotation to adult floors, adult ICU/stepdown, emergency department, and pediatric unit
• NICU assignments vary based on patient acuity
• Night shift: 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• On-call required: 3 on-call shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling available at manager's discretion
• Charting via Epic
• Scrub color: Wine

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS may be pending at start with a 90-day window to obtain)
• CRTT certification required
• VA license required; proof of VA license application submitted alongside another state license (non-national) is acceptable
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABGs, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers
• Adult critical care, ER, and community hospital experience required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies in a neonatal and adult critical care environment
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and analysis, and manage CPAP/BiPAP implementation
• NICU, ED, adult ICU experience preferred; Level II Trauma and pediatric experience also preferred, though experience in all areas is not required
• NRP and RRT credentials preferred
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected; if not working, candidate must review meeting minutes and send written acknowledgment to management
• RTO requests are accommodated at manager's discretion
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• 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