Certified Respiratory Therapy NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in a Level 4 NICU within a children's hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:00
• Can offer 36 or 48 hour schedules
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required, license required if applicable
• Epic experience required
• BSN preferred
• Proficiency in neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, oscillating ventilator, and high frequency jet ventilator
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI, aerosol setups, and nebulizers
• Skilled in airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, BPD, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU and pediatric critical care settings
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Support ventilator management including high frequency oscillator and jet ventilator care
• Time off is unable to be approved around Christmas
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed prior to scheduling a start date
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Previous UVA permanent staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days
• No radius rule applies to this position