NICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, VA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday off
• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed on 5/25 and 7/4
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model (manager will explain; desired schedule not guaranteed but accommodated when possible)

Unit and Patient Population

• Children's hospital
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Cardiac Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • Education verification through a third-party vendor (official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not acceptable)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for certain units (not applicable here unless assigned to those units)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations or exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or specific antigen titer protocol
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination required if titer negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands (Aya form preferred)
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Release authorization and TB screening forms completed prior to start
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment not required for NICU
• References: proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluation
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• No pay or bill rate information provided
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; if needed, supplied by the client
• Self-scheduling model may affect shift preferences but manager will try to accommodate

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU background seeking a 13-week travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting.