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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 52 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the NICU and pediatric critical care units of a children's hospital
• Level 4 NICU patient population with preferred Cardiac PICU experience
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though specific shift preferences are not guaranteed
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Uses medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDIs, and nebulizers
• Performs airway management, suctioning, intubation assist, and ventilator management
• Experience with High Frequency Jet Ventilator and Oscillating Ventilator

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required, with Level 4 NICU experience
• PICU Cardiac experience preferred
• RRT, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• VA state license required; license required if applicable, pending licenses may be accepted if candidate holds another state license and can obtain a VA temporary license before start
• Epic experience required for SRO Float Pool and Inpatient Units
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Skilled in ABG interpretation
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to NICU and pediatric critical care patients, including high-risk delivery assistance and neonatal transports
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, BPD, RDS, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures as needed
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers are limited to a maximum of 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with all time off disclosed at time of consideration
• No radius restriction for this position