NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU)
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,974/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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 (RRT-NICU)
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Location: Roanoke, Virginia Unit: NICU/PICU. The hospital has a 60-bed Level IIIB NICU and an 8-bed PICU. Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (36 hours per week)
Required Qualifications
- 1 year of certified respiratory therapy experience in the NICU, with experience within the last year
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
- Experience in an Emergency Department setting
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
- Advanced ventilator management including HFJV, HF oscillator, Jet, Servo I, V60, 3100A/B, and Nitric systems
- Proficient in nitric oxide delivery
- Experience with Epic
Schedule and Assignment Details
- Up to 26 weeks available by request
- 4x12 shifts available by request
- Weekends: either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
- One holiday required per 13-week contract
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
- All RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be included with the submission
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Locals accepted, subject to the radius rule in the submittal instructions
- Floating: required to float within skillset, including adult units
Unit Details
- Serves neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
- Equipment includes high-frequency jet ventilator, bubble CPAP, oscillator, RAM cannula, and NAVA
Credentialing and Compliance
- Driver's license or state ID: Required within 48 hours of signing. The address must be more than 100 miles from the contracted facility, or the assignment will be canceled.
- Background checks:
- 7-year background check within 1 year of start, with education verification of highest degree
- Transcript or diploma required for RRTs
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
- New background check required if there is a gap of 30+ days between assignments
- Licensing: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
- Health documents:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, stating the candidate is free from communicable diseases
- Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-Spot within 1 year of start, updated annually; or a clear chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire if previously positive
- TB questionnaire
- Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
- Hepatitis B: positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Flu vaccination, or mask during the entire flu season and sign a declination form
- Other requirements:
- Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
- Complete employment application and resume
- Skills checklist, updated annually
- Professional photo for badge
- E-Verify or attestation
- New hire paperwork completed before start
- Access and confidentiality agreement within 48 hours of signing
- Core testing (Parts I–III) for subcontractors, unless a signed HIPAA form is provided
- VA State Police search is completed onsite only for home health and hospice candidates
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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.
About Roanoke, VA
As a travel nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- 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.
- 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.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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