NICU/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Seeking Respiratory Therapists with prior NICU and Pediatrics experience only.
• Role involves working in a high-acuity NICU/PICU environment serving neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents.
• Facility includes a 60-bed Level IIIB NICU and an 8-bed PICU.
• Units use advanced respiratory equipment such as high frequency jet ventilators, bubble CPAP, oscillators, RAM cannula, and NAVA.
• Floating within skillset required, including adult patients.

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM (4x12 shifts available upon request).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block.
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• Charting experience with EPIC required.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Locals accepted under radius rule.
• Pending license accepted with temporary authorization while VA permanent license processes.
• Accepts first-time travelers; however, 1 year of travel experience preferred.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• CRT not accepted.

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: Prior NICU and pediatric experience required (exact years not specified, but must have prior NICU/Peds experience).
• Advanced ventilator management skills including HFJV, HF oscillator, Jet, Servo I, V60, 3100A/B, and Nitric systems.
• Skilled in troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Proficient in CPAP/NCPAP/BiPAP setup, extubation techniques, and all modes of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including nitric oxide delivery.
• Experience in critical care settings such as high-volume ER, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Level 3 NICU.

Licensure

• Must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Virginia State Board of Medicine.
• Other state licenses accepted temporarily with 90-day temporary authorization while VA permanent license is issued.

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience not required, but 1 year of travel experience is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, free from communicable diseases.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Two clinical references required.
• Complete application/resume and skills checklist updated annually.
• Compliance with facility-specific documents and orientation requirements.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists specializing in NICU and Pediatrics. The role requires advanced ventilator management skills, multiple certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. Prior NICU/Peds experience is mandatory, while prior travel experience is preferred but not required. Licensure in Virginia is required, with temporary authorization accepted for out-of-state licenses.