RRT - NICU
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring RRT certification and at least 1 year of NICU experience.

Details

• Work in the NICU and Pediatric Critical Care units of a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU setting with neonatal and pediatric patient population
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• Option for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Float within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required if applicable, pending license accepted if candidate holds another state license and can obtain temporary VA license before start
• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Epic experience required
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients including high-frequency oscillator and jet ventilator management
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Administer medications via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol delivery systems
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) as part of clinical duties
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, BPD, respiratory distress syndrome, and cystic fibrosis
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules recorded in Workday
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to arrange an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• First-time travelers may be considered