Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for an inpatient NICU position requiring 5+ years of critical care experience in a Level I trauma facility, including both NICU and PICU experience.

Details

• Inpatient NICU/PICU setting at an academic Level I trauma facility
• Participation on the Code Blue team
• Patient population includes neonatal and pediatric critical care patients
• Familiarity with lung protective ventilation strategies required
• Experience with Level III NICU preferred
• Drager XL and v500 ventilators used; prior experience preferred
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in a Level I trauma facility with critical care experience in both NICU and PICU
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Active MA Respiratory Care license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• NPS and/or ACCS certification preferred
• Ability to make independent ventilator decisions based on patient assessment and laboratory results
• Candidate's permanent residence must be 30 or more miles from the facility
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be from a manager-level or above (not supervisor), must include a performance evaluation; one within the last 12 months and one within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including ventilator management and Code Blue response
• One reference from a prior travel or temporary assignment is preferred
• References cannot be provided by another traveler
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be placed at a local pay rate