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Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 36 or 48 per week
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Winter holidays: Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
Setting: Children’s hospital

Required Qualifications

Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Experience with Epic
Virginia license: May submit with license pending if a temporary license can be obtained before start; another state license is required to be eligible for the temporary license
RRT certification

Preferred Qualifications

Cardiac PICU experience
ACCS certification

Schedule Notes

Self-scheduling is used, but desired schedules are not guaranteed
September start dates mentioned

Facility

University of Virginia Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
581 beds

ADDRESS1215 Lee StreetCharlottesville, VA 22908

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About Charlottesville, VA

As a travel nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.

Demographics

Charlottesville has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Charlottesville offers a variety of activities including trendy coffee shops, outdoor eateries, indie music concerts, hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, and exploring the historical sites related to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.

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