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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• Work in a Level 4 NICU within a children's hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 13 to 26 week assignment length
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed
• Epic experience required for SRO Float Pool and inpatient units

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU Cardiac experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Certifications required: RRT, BLS, NRP
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required, license required if applicable
• Pending VA license accepted if candidate holds another state license and can obtain VA temporary license before start date
• RRT license must be in-hand prior to start, pending not accepted for this certification
• Skilled in neonatal/pediatric equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, oscillating ventilator, high frequency jet ventilator, and intubation assist
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a critical care setting
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care and NICU team
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, all RTO must be disclosed prior to submission
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed in advance
• No radius restriction for this unit
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval to return
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached