Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience and proficiency in neonatal oscillating vents for a 26-week night shift contract at a Level II Trauma acute care hospital that is part of the Yale New Haven Health System.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds, part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Assignment in a Level III NICU unit
• Patient population includes neonatal and pediatric patients
• Frequent use of neonatal oscillating vents, high frequency jet vents, and Draeger vents
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage as needed
• Floating between two campuses (Bridgeport and Milford) as needed, with rotation through all hospital areas including NICU and Pediatric units based on census and staffing needs

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• CRT or RRT credential required
• State respiratory therapy license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Level III or IV NICU experience required
• Trauma center experience required
• Proficiency with neonatal oscillating vents required
• Draeger vent experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Additional Information

• May be asked to orient students or new hires as needed
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities if called upon
• Flu vaccine is required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccine exemptions are accepted for religious or medical reasons only
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved; any RTO requests after offer acceptance will not be approved
• 1 reference required for consideration
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position