NICU Night-Shift Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

American Traveler, LLC.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

Hospital housing stipends

401(k) match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Richmond, Virginia. This 13-week night-shift position requires Level III NICU experience, typically 20–25 treatments per round, and duties including ventilator management, BIPAP/CPAP, nebulizers, and ABG analysis.

The assignment supports a 36-hour workweek with nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), rotate weekends, and an on-call requirement. RRT certification, VA license, and BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential.
• VA state license (if applicable).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• NRP certification for Neonates.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• ICU experience required.
• Navy blue scrub attire.
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• NICU RRT with Level III NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment.
• Night shift 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Normal floor assignments 20–25 treatments per round.
• Operates Meditech EMR and arterial blood gas machines.
• On-call ~24 hours every 5–6 weeks.

Skills

ICU experience

Two years exp

Education

RRT credential

VA state license

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Richmond, Virginia. This 13-week night-shift position requires Level III NICU experience, typically 20–25 treatments per round, and duties including ventilator management, BIPAP/CPAP, nebulizers, and ABG analysis.

The assignment supports a 36-hour workweek with nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), rotate weekends, and an on-call requirement. RRT certification, VA license, and BLS/ACLS are required.