Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a children's hospital requiring Level 4 NICU experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Work in the NICU at a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU patient population
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Must float within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required if applicable
• BSN preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups and MDI
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric ventilators including oscillating and high frequency jet ventilators
• Experience with CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP and bubble CPAP
• Experience assisting with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Airway management skills including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management
• Assist with bronchoscopy and high-risk delivery procedures
• Administer nebulizer treatments and various inhaled medications
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• Candidates with no prior travel experience will be considered
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, which must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any planned time off between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed