NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Clinical review and modified auto offer process; manager will make offer after clinical review and follow up with a call.
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model; manager will explain but cannot guarantee preferred schedule
• Work setting: Children's hospital
• Must have Level 4 NICU experience
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred

Required Certifications and Licenses

• RRT certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
• VA license pending acceptable if temporary license can be obtained before start; must have another state license for temp eligibility
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) preferred

Preferred Experience

• Cardiac PICU experience preferred

Facility and Unit Information

• Working in a children's hospital setting
• Unit has a self-scheduling model

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if applicable)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, including marijuana and fentanyl panels
• 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 additional antigen titer)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions)
• Professional appearance guidelines and facility-specific compliance forms must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, etc.)
• References and performance evaluations required for credentialing
• State-specific fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks required for certain units/roles

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Fingerprinting requirements may vary by unit and will be communicated if needed
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for Behavioral Health nurses
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
• Chemotherapy certification required only for oncology/infusion nurses (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with strong NICU experience, pediatric respiratory therapy skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic children's hospital environment with flexible scheduling.