Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,171/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- , Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
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
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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