Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,189/week
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Overview

  • Start Date09/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,189/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Pediatrics

Overview

  • Travel/contract role in Roanoke, Virginia
  • Night shift: 3x12s, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
  • 13-week contract
  • Floating required within skillset, including adults

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU with 1 year of experience
  • Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
  • Experience working with Neonate patients
  • Experience working with Pediatric patients
  • Advanced ventilator management including HFJV, HF oscillator, Jet, Servo I, V60, 3100A/B, and Nitric systems; skilled in troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation
  • Proficiency in CPAP/NCPAP/BiPAP setup, extubation techniques, and all modes of invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including nitric oxide delivery
  • Experience with Epic

Clinical Experience and Skills

  • Critical care background in high-volume ER, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Level 3 NICU
  • Experience serving neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents

Scheduling

  • May be scheduled every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
  • Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
  • Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Compliance and Onboarding

  • Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
  • E-Verify or attestation required
  • Background check required
  • Education verification of highest earned degree required
  • 2 clinical references required
  • Skills checklist required
  • Physical exam required within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
  • Drug screen required within 30 days of start
  • Fit testing required within 1 year of start and annually
  • TB questionnaire required
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
  • New hire paperwork and access/confidentiality agreement required before start

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Roanoke, VA

As a travel nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
  • Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
  • Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
Demographics
  • Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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