Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

  • American Traveler
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a NICU night shift contract assignment.

Responsibilities
  • Work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
  • 600+ bed hospital with state-of-the-art technology
  • Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
  • Candidates may be required to float within scope if needed
  • EPIC charting system used; experience preferred
  • Assignment length is 13 weeks
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Return staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
  • Team members must not have worked as VCU Health employees within the previous 12 months
  • Orientation includes approximately 6 hours of modules, completed during onboarding
  • Holiday time off is not guaranteed
  • No local candidate radius restrictions apply
  • Must adhere to fingerprinting and background check procedures if assigned to ER or Psych units
  • Facility enforces a natural nail policy
Requirements
  • Current RRT credential required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in relevant setting
  • Graduation from an accredited school (ACEN or CCNE); diploma, Associate, or BSN accepted
  • Active VA license or compact state license preferred; 30-day work authorization accepted if eligible (license required if applicable)
  • Must provide 2 professional references
  • Ability to comply with hospital's natural nail policy
  • Smoke-free and drug-free workplace compliance required
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 487716697
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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