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

Assignment Overview

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

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 Level 4 NICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a children's hospital
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hour options available
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Epic EMR experience required for float pool and inpatient units

Requirements

• Current RRT certification required (must be in-hand, pending not accepted)
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• ACCS certification preferred
• Minimum Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• VA license required; license pending accepted if candidate holds an active license in another state and can obtain a VA temporary license before start
• License required if applicable
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care and neuro diagnostic services within a Level 4 NICU setting
• Work as part of a specialized children's hospital care team
• 12 months must pass before a former traveler at this facility is eligible to return
• No radius rule restricting candidate eligibility based on distance