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Respiratory Therapist

Fredericksburg, VA

Respiratory Therapist – NICU

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for its NICU respiratory program. This is a 13-week contract assignment working nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Clinical Scope

You'll provide respiratory care to neonatal patients requiring advanced ventilatory support and non-invasive therapies. Your responsibilities include managing CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation. You'll work alongside a skilled team of nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff in a unit equipped with modern respiratory technology.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of general respiratory therapy experience
  • NICU experience is required — you must demonstrate proficiency with neonatal-specific modalities and protocols
  • Current RRT certification
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required; NRP preferred (can be obtained after hire)
  • All black scrubs

Schedule & Contract Details

  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Hours: 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start: November 30, 2026
  • Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

This assignment offers the opportunity to apply specialized NICU respiratory skills in a supportive clinical environment. If you meet the experience requirements and are ready for a night shift commitment, we'd like to hear from you.