NICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 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 (4 shifts of 12 hours each per week)
• 36 or 48 hours available
• 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)

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 Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• 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 check: 7-year criminal history within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; education verification; sex offender registry; international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Official transcript or diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed
• Education verification through third-party vendor
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required only for candidates assigned to specific behavioral health or pediatric units
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands (Aya form preferred)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations or exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (no declinations)
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted if titer negative)
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted if titer negative)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer or negative surface antibody and antigen titers (no declinations)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer (declination required if titer negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Release authorization and TB screening forms must be completed prior to start
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and mother-baby units (not required for this role)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

References and History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Cardiac PICU experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Temporary Virginia license can be accepted if obtained before start date
• Self-scheduling model may not guarantee preferred shifts but attempts to accommodate

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with strong NICU experience seeking a travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting.