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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring NICU and PICU experience.

Details

• Work in the NICU and Pediatric Critical Care units of a children's hospital
• Level IV NICU setting
• Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, with a requirement to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though preferred schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Float within scope of practice as needed
• Cares for patients requiring high frequency jet ventilation, oscillating ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and Nitric Oxide therapy
• Performs neonatal transports, intubation assist, and high-risk delivery support
• Manages tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU Cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• RRT, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• PALS and ACCS certifications preferred
• VA state license required; pending license accepted only if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date and candidate holds an active license in another state
• BSN preferred
• Epic experience required
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level IV NICU and pediatric critical care setting
• Interpret arterial blood gases and manage ventilator settings for critically ill infants and children
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Nitric Oxide
• Participate in specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• No radius restriction for this unit
• Previous UVA employees (permanent staff or travelers) must disclose prior employment; a 12-month separation period is required to return
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed prior to offer acceptance
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position