Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; unit uses a self-scheduling model (manager will explain during call, but desired schedule not guaranteed)

Job Description

• Work in the Children's Hospital unit
• Must have Level 4 NICU experience
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Clinical review and offer process with manager involvement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification preferred
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if assigned to certain units)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination accepted but required for clearance)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Professional appearance guidelines and compliance documents to be reviewed and acknowledged
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for this role)
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates only (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Unit has a self-scheduling model; manager will try to accommodate but cannot guarantee preferred schedule
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• References and clinical evaluations may be required for credentialing
• Official transcripts required for education verification (photocopies not accepted)

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with strong NICU skills looking for a travel contract in a pediatric hospital setting.