Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with NICU stabilization experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a regional medical center requiring candidates to live at least 50 miles from the facility.Job Details• 13-week travel contract at a regional medical center,• Night shift hours, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM,• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week,• Varied shift days with every other weekend required,• Respiratory therapy services provided across all care sites within the facility,• Neonatal stabilization responsibilities, including ventilation support until transport (flight) team arrives,Job Requirements• RRT credential required,• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a U.S. hospital setting,• NICU or neonatal stabilization experience required,• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP (AHA-issued only),• ABG license required if applicable,• Active, unrestricted state license required (no pending licensure accepted),• U.S. Social Security Number required for consideration,• Date of birth required for consideration,• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the most recent 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer,• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility,Additional Information• Administer respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, patient management, education, rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary care,• Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, and performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies,• Applies and monitors medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care,• Supports hemodynamic cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services,• CPI certification may be mandated by position - confirm details during the hiring process,