Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level 4 NICU experience for a night shift travel contract at a children's hospital.

Details

• Position is based in a children's hospital NICU
• Level 4 NICU patient population; cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Night shift: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Choice of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Unit operates on a self-scheduling model; schedule preferences are accommodated on a best-effort basis
• Epic EMR experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT certification required and must be in-hand at time of consideration
• Current VA state license required, or a valid out-of-state license with the ability to obtain a VA temporary license before the start date; license required if applicable
• Minimum Level 4 NICU experience required
• Active certifications: BLS and NRP required
• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification preferred
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonatal patients in a Level 4 NICU setting
• Former travelers must have a 12-month gap before returning to this facility
• No radius rule — local candidates are welcome to apply
• Up to 40 hours of RTO available per 13-week contract