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 IV NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring RRT certification and at least one year of NICU/PICU experience.

Details

• Level IV NICU unit within a children's hospital setting
• Day shift, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• 36 or 48 hour scheduling options available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, must work 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though preferred schedules are not guaranteed
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• PICU experience required, Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• BLS, NRP, and RRT certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required, license required if applicable
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic experience required unless otherwise noted
• Two professional references required at time of consideration

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
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) as part of patient care
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, BPD, RDS, and cystic fibrosis
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience
• Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, all RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration
• No radius restriction for this unit