Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 NICU position requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and the ability to work independently on night shifts.

Details

• Level 3 NICU with 36 beds, typically 18-20 patients
• Works with NICU patients and floats to adult general and critical care populations
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Voluntary on-call availability
• Uses Cerner EMR, Omnicell medication dispensing, Spacelabs monitors
• Ventilator equipment includes PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo, and 3100A Oscillator
• May float to any like unit or patient location, including adult units

Requirements

• BLS and NRP required for NICU; ACLS/APLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 3 NICU required
• RRT preferred, CRT considered with at least 2 years of experience
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Skilled in adult general and critical care
• Experience with ground transports and Nitric Oxide administration; transport experience preferred
• Must be able to work independently as the sole NICU RRT on nights
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provides respiratory therapy care across NICU and adult patient populations
• May be the only NICU RRT on duty during night shifts
• New or returning travelers (out 1+ year) receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on-unit
• Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding facility blackout dates
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available in on-site deck
• First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience
• Former perm staff must wait 6 months before being eligible as a traveler
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted