Travel RRT - NICU - $2,371 per week

About the Role

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist for a NICU assignment in Richmond, Virginia. This is a 13‑week contract starting 11/09/2026, with 36 hours per week on a 3×12 night shift schedule. As a member of the Respiratory Team, you will develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients and families

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 2 years of experience
• Current CPR or BCLS certification
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families
• Compassionate and sensitive approach to patient care
• Phenomenal efficiency, attention to detail, strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety

Qualifications

• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Medical coverage that bridges between assignments
• Travel and licensing reimbursements
• Personalized housing support
• 24/7 recruiter and clinical support
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience; a very competitive package is offered. The pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

3×12 night shifts per week (36 hours/week).

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract / Temporary
• Location: Richmond, VA