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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with 2 out of 3 winter holidays required
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Must float within scope of practice as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

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
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS preferred
• VA state license required if applicable
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients including ventilator management and airway care
• Experience with high frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Skilled in medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Experience assisting with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) required
• Candidates will be considered without prior travel experience
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to consideration
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• No radius rule applies to this position