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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring RRT, BLS, and NRP certifications along with at least one year of NICU experience.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy role within a NICU/RRT unit at a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU patient population with preferred PICU cardiac exposure
• Day shift schedule with 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Ability to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• 13-week contract length
• Must float within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Virginia state license required, if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to NICU and pediatric critical care patients, including intubation assist, ventilator management, and airway management
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Perform interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as needed
• Care for infants and children with conditions such as BPD, RDS, and respiratory distress
• Work as part of a collaborative pediatric critical care team
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO permitted per 13-week contract, to be disclosed prior to acceptance
• Any planned time off between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed early
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• No radius restriction applies to this position