Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,254 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, with rotation requirements across adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a 431-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Primary unit is NICU, with required rotation to adult ICU, stepdown floors, ED, and pediatric unit — this is not a NICU-only position
• NICU assignments will vary based on patient acuity
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• On-call required: 3 calls per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Charting via Epic
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and CRTT — ACLS may be pending at start with up to 90 days from start date to obtain
• VA license required, or proof of VA license application submitted along with another state license (national license not accepted) — license required if applicable
• Adult critical care, ED, and community hospital experience required
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABGs, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers
• NRP and RRT credentials preferred
• NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred, though experience in all areas is not required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene and lung inflation therapies, arterial blood gas draw and analysis, and CPAP/BiPAP implementation and management
• Candidates must attend monthly department meetings if scheduled to work; if not working, candidates must read meeting minutes and send written acknowledgment to management
• Scrub color: Wine
• Block scheduling considered at manager's discretion
• Time-off requests handled at manager's discretion
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-724950. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.