Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 3+ years of Level 3 NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment at a medical center in Northern Nevada.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment at an acute care medical center in Northern Nevada
• Night shift hours: 1800–0630
• 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts with variable days
• Floating required to all areas including adult critical care and neonatal critical care
• On-call requirement on an as-needed basis

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Minimum 3 years of Level 3 NICU experience required
• Demonstrated competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, neonatal ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow for the neonate, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance
• NICU transport experience preferred
• Current AHA certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
• ABG license required if applicable
• Active (non-pending) state license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a US hospital in the relevant specialty
• US Social Security Number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Administer respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, management, patient education, rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary care
• Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, and performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies
• Apply and monitor medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care
• Provide hemodynamic cardiovascular support and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation across all care sites
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• CPI certification is mandated for this position