Travel NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for NICU/PICU night shifts at a teaching hospital with Trauma Level I designation. You will work 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 3x12 schedule and contribute to neonatal/pediatric care, airway and ventilator management, and pulmonary hygiene.

Active RRT certification is required; BLS/NRP are required with PALS preferred. Strong NICU experience is valued; Epic charting is used.

Qualifications

• Active RRT certification required.
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred.
• VA license or compact state license required if applicable, must be in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 1-2 years of RRT experience, with strong NICU experience considered for 1 year.
• BSN preferred; diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE) also accepted.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP, high frequency oscillator/jet ventilation, and high flow nasal cannula.
• Experience with intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care, and airway suctioning.
• Experience interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs) preferred.
• 2 professional references required (supervisor level or above)

Responsibilities

• Work in the NICU and PICU at a teaching hospital with Trauma Level I designation.
• Treat neonatal and pediatric patients including high-risk deliveries.
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Candidates will float within scope if needed.
• Epic charting system used.
• Responsibilities include medication administration, airway management, ventilator management, and pulmonary hygiene.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and bronchoscopy procedures.
• Facility maintains a natural nail policy.
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace.
• ER and Psych candidates must undergo fingerprinting per Virginia state code, with 15-20 business day turnaround; candidates cannot start with results pending.
• All candidates complete required orientation modules during the first week of assignment.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Returning travelers and former VCU Health employees must wait 12 months before returning.
• Time off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration for manager approval; no time off granted during the first week of assignment; holidays are not guaranteed.

Skills

RRT certification

NICU experience

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Airway management

Pediatric care

Education

RRT certification (active)

BSN preferred

Diploma/Associate degree ACEN/CCNE accepted

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for NICU/PICU night shifts at a teaching hospital with Trauma Level I designation. You will work 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 3x12 schedule and contribute to neonatal/pediatric care, airway and ventilator management, and pulmonary hygiene.

Active RRT certification is required; BLS/NRP are required with PALS preferred. Strong NICU experience is valued; Epic charting is used.