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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU at a children's hospital requiring RRT certification and prior NICU/PICU experience.

Details

• Work in a Level IV NICU within a children's hospital setting
• Covers NICU and Pediatric Critical Care patient populations
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required, including working 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though specific shift preferences are not guaranteed
• Epic EMR experience required for float pool and inpatient units

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• PICU Cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• RRT, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending license accepted if another state license held, with VA temporary license obtained before start
• Two professional references required
• Skilled in neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, high frequency ventilation, intubation assist, and nitric oxide therapy
• Experience with medication delivery systems and aerosol treatments
• Experience managing patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Proficient in ABG interpretation and airway management/suctioning techniques

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to NICU and pediatric critical care patients, including high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Collaborate within a pediatric critical care team at a children's hospital
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Returning travelers must have a 12-month separation period before reassignment
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with all time off disclosed prior to submission
• Must float within scope of practice as needed
• No radius restriction for this unit