Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Richmond, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit setting.
• Work night shifts in a high-acuity environment.
• Facility is a large, well-recognized medical center with advanced technology and a strong reputation for infection prevention.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • Virginia Statewide Repository Search
  • Nationwide FACIS Level 3
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Virginia State Police fingerprint-based national criminal background check required for all Pediatrics units and NICU. Results can pend if proof of submission is on file.
• Central Registry Search (CPS) required within 48 hours of contract signing for Pediatrics and NICU units; candidates may start with results pending if submission proof is on file.
• Education verification required; degree or certification from an accredited program.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• TB testing: Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start OR two PPDs (one within 1 year, one within 30 days). Chest X-ray required within 6 months if PPD positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.
• Drug screening within 60 days of start; 9-panel minimum (marijuana not required). Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted).

Orientation and Competency

• Orientation includes:

  • Pharmacology exam
  • Point of Care Testing
  • Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting
  • Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for ICU and step-down units
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week required.
• Competency exams required as applicable.
• Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, and neglect/exploitation of vulnerable adults required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs/LPNs (not applicable for RRTs).
• Color blindness testing required.

Documentation and Application

• Complete application/resume required.
• Two professional references required.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.
• Confidentiality agreement required prior to start (specific to some units).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring a mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if unable to bring).
• Fingerprinting results take approximately 21 business days; candidates must follow detailed submission instructions and provide proof of submission before starting.
• No onsite certification renewals; all certifications must be current at contract start. Certifications expiring within 1 month of start are not accepted.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for respiratory therapists interested in pediatric critical care with support for first-time travel healthcare workers.