Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,220 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring Level 4 NICU experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Work in the NICU at a children's hospital teaching facility
• 13-week contract assignment
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
• 36 or 48 hour scheduling options available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required
• Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed
• Float within scope of practice as needed
• Utilizes equipment including Bubble CPAP, High Frequency Jet Ventilator, Oscillating Ventilator, Nitric Oxide (iNO), and neonatal transport equipment
• Cares for patients with conditions including BPD, RDS, ARDS, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Level 4 NICU experience required
• PICU experience required; Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• BSN preferred
• VA state license required if applicable, pending license accepted if candidate holds another state license and can obtain VA temporary license before start
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration
• Skilled in ABG interpretation, intubation assistance, airway management, and ventilator management
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI, aerosol setups, and nebulizers

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric critical care patients
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and tracheostomy care/management
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care team
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• Maximum RTO of 40 hours per 13-week contract, with all time off disclosed prior to submission
• No radius rule for this position
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 12-month separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days
• First-time travelers will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-735885. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

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