Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charlottesville, VA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours available
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model (manager will explain; no guaranteed schedule)
• Work setting: Children's hospital

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Certifications

• RRT
• BLS
• NRP
• ACCS (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed for 5/25 and 7/4 holidays
• Must be able to obtain necessary background checks and verifications including:

  • 7-year criminal background check
  • Education verification (official transcripts required)
  • Drug screening (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
  • Immunizations and health screenings (including TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Compliance with professional appearance and facility-specific policies

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidate must be prepared to complete all required documentation and screenings prior to start.
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment.
• This position involves working in a pediatric critical care environment.

This role is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU backgrounds seeking a travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting.