NICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 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 but desired schedule is not guaranteed

Work Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• 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 history within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • Education verification through a third-party vendor (official transcripts required; photocopies not accepted)
• 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)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands (Aya form preferred)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or negative surface antibody and antigen titers (no declinations)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and compliance documents must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units; not required for NICU
• Self-scheduling model on unit; manager will provide details but schedule preferences are not guaranteed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU background seeking a travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting on night shifts.