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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 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 teaching facility
• Level 4 NICU patient population
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Can offer 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
• Float within scope of practice as needed
• Epic EMR experience required for select units

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU Cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required (license required if applicable)
• BSN preferred
• Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setup, MDI, and various inhaled medications
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, oscillating ventilator, and high frequency jet ventilator
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU setting
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Perform ventilator management including high frequency jet and oscillator ventilation
• Support patients with conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and respiratory distress syndrome
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO permitted per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to establish an appropriate start date
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Previous UVA Health employees must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached
• No radius rule applies to this position