NICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 48
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday off; self-scheduling model (manager will explain, but desired schedule not guaranteed)
• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed on 5/25 and 7/4

Unit and Patient Population

• Children's hospital
• 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, including 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 checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search if assigned to specific units
• Official transcript or diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, including 10-panel screen with marijuana and fentanyl
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer or antigen titer per protocol (no declinations)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of position
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for NICU)
• Professional appearance guidelines acknowledgment
• Release authorization and TB screening forms completed prior to start
• Fit testing may be required onsite depending on unit
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluations and skills checklists may be required if previously worked with the agency
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates and those assigned to certain units
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required only for Behavioral Health nurses (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU background seeking a travel contract in a pediatric critical care setting.