Travel RRT - NICU - $2,383 per week

About the role

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

Assignment: 26-week travel contract starting November 9, 2026, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), three shifts per week. Every other weekend required, with two of three winter holidays required. Unit uses a self-scheduling model (preferred schedules not guaranteed). 13- or 26-week contract options with 36- or 48-hour weekly schedules available. First-time travelers considered. Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction. Candidates with prior UVA Health employment must disclose for eligibility review. Time off not approved around Christmas. American Traveler Job ID #P-753197.

Responsibilities

• Perform neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures including bubble CPAP, high-frequency jet ventilation, oscillating ventilation, and intubation assist
• Utilize medication delivery systems such as MDI and aerosol setups for medications including Albuterol and inhaled nitric oxide
• Provide care for conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and inter-departmental neonatal transports
• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 4 NICU
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary pediatric critical care team
• Float within scope of practice as needed
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience, with Level 4 NICU experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and airway suctioning
• License required if applicable

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), three shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend required
• Two of three winter holidays required
• Self-scheduling model (preferred schedules not guaranteed)
• 13- or 26-week contract options with 36- or 48-hour weekly schedules available
• Time off not approved around Christmas

Pay

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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