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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the NICU at a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU setting with cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with every other holiday including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required, Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, RRT
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required, license required if applicable
• BSN preferred
• Epic EMR experience required unless otherwise noted
• Skilled in neonatal/pediatric equipment including bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, and various oxygen delivery methods
• Experience with airway management, intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care/management
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Participate in ventilator management including high frequency jet and oscillator ventilation
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care team
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO permitted per 13-week contract
• Disclose any planned time off between sign date and start date
• Previous UVA Health employees must have at least 1 year separation and leadership approval to return
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching that limit
• No radius restriction for this unit