Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and/or PICU experience for a day shift travel assignment in a pediatric acute care hospital NICU unit.

Details

• Work in the NICU unit of a 400-bed children's acute care teaching hospital
• Pediatric patient population including NICU and PICU settings
• Experience with ED and Level 1 trauma facility required
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope may be required as needed to meet facility needs
• No on-call required
• Epic EMR — experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Current RRT and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NICU and/or PICU experience required
• Experience in ED and Level 1 trauma facility required
• Pediatric and pediatric critical care experience required
• Valid Missouri state license required for consideration; Illinois candidates may be considered with a pending IL license (must be noted at time of consideration)
• License required if applicable
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Scrub color is open — facility-branded T-shirts and jackets are also acceptable
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Former permanent employees of BJC facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may remain for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• Allied and non-clinical travelers may remain for up to 12 months, after which a 6-month break in service is required
• Parking is available in an on-site garage at the candidate's expense