Travel RRT - NICU - $2,311 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU position at a children's hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. This 13‑week travel assignment begins November 9, 2026, with two openings available. The unit provides respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU and pediatric critical care setting, including high‑risk deliveries and neonatal inter‑departmental transports.

Schedule

• Day shift, 3×12‑hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• 36 hours per week (48 hours per week also available)
• Every other weekend required
• Two of three winter holidays required
• Self‑scheduling model used (desired schedules not guaranteed)
• Time off requests around Christmas will not be approved

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU and pediatric critical care setting
• Assist with high‑risk deliveries and neonatal inter‑departmental transports
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Care for patients with conditions such as BPD, RDS, ARDS, cystic fibrosis, and aspiration
• Float within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience
• Level 4 NICU experience required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Required certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP
• PALS and ACCS preferred
• VA state license required (pending VA license accepted if candidate holds another state license and can obtain a VA temporary license before start)
• RRT certification must be in‑hand prior to start (pending not accepted)
• Experience with high‑frequency jet ventilators, oscillating ventilators, and CPAP/BiPAP required
• Experience with intubation assist, extubation, and airway suctioning required
• Skilled in ABG interpretation
• Experience administering medications via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol setups required
• Epic EMR experience required for inpatient units

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

Job ID: P‑753190. No radius restriction; first‑time travelers considered. Travelers must wait 12 months before returning to this facility.