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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the NICU at a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU patient population
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 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
• 13-week contract length

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• RRT, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) skill required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU setting
• Work with specialized equipment including High Frequency Jet Ventilator, Oscillating Ventilator, and Nitric Oxide (iNO) therapy
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract, which must be disclosed prior to submission
• Previous UVA permanent staff or traveler employment requires 1-year separation and leadership approval, with external travelers limited to 365 total assignment days
• No radius restriction for this position