Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $3,474 per week

About the Role

Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy – NICU position in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a 52‑week travel assignment with a 48‑hour work week on 12‑hour night shifts. The role requires a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds‑RRT) with at least one year of recent acute‑care experience. You will provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, performing evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines. TotalMed Allied Job ID #1530310.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute‑care experience.
• NBRC‑RRT certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – may be required in some areas.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – may be required in some areas.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

48 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts, for a 52‑week duration.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health.