Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Units: PICU and NICU

Job Summary

• Work in both Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Night shift position.
• Unit accepts first-time travel healthcare workers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.

Additional Information

• Facility is a large, recognized medical center with advanced technology and high standards in infection prevention.
• No onsite certification renewals; all certifications must be current at start.
• Candidates must bring certain personal items to orientation (mask, non-wireless headphones, laptop or cell phone).
• Candidates may start with some background or fingerprinting results pending if proof of submission is on file.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Summary

This is a 13-week night travel contract for a Respiratory Therapist to work in both PICU and NICU units. The position requires a Virginia permanent respiratory therapy license, current pediatric and neonatal certifications, comprehensive background checks including fingerprinting, and up-to-date immunizations and health screenings. The unit welcomes first-time travel therapists and offers a supportive orientation process.