Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
$2,239.00/week
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Posted 13 days ago
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$2,239.00/week
About the role
- American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a day shift position at a teaching hospital's Pediatric ICU-level unit.
- DetailsNICU and Pediatric Critical Care unit at a teaching hospital
- Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
- Every other weekend required
- Mandatory floating required, including coverage as a Patient Observer (sitter) anywhere in the organization
- Cerner charting system preferred
- On-call requirements apply
- Active RRT license in hand (MO or Compact); pending license acceptable, CRT not allowed
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRTExperience with neonatal/pediatric ventilator management, intubation assist, and CPAP/BiPAPSkilled in arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
- Experience with high frequency oscillating and jet ventilators preferred
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
- Ability to work in an active role requiring ambulating and reaching throughout shift
- Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients including those with RDS, BPD, RSV, and ARDSParticipate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as needed
- Perform airway management including intubation, extubation, and suctioning
- Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility requiring rotating shifts, holiday coverage, and work during inclement weather
- Minimum 50% holiday coverage required per contract
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Local candidates accepted; those residing within 50 miles are not eligible, 51-74 miles may be offered at a local rate
- Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
- Local candidates are not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
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