Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III/IV NICU night shift position requiring 2+ years of current NICU experience and nitric oxide, jet, and oscillator ventilation competency.

Details

• Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend per CBA
• Floating between units required
• Patient ratios based on campus acuity
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a NICU Level III or IV unit, with at least 1 year within the last 3 years
• Competency in nitric oxide, jet, and oscillator ventilation required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS or ENPC, and CRT or RRT
• Epic EMR experience required
• Compact state license must be in hand at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• 2 professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care for neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting, including high-risk deliveries, intubation assistance, and ventilator management
• Perform airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Administer nitric oxide and other respiratory medications
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the health system
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Only one submission at a time is permitted within the Providence Health System