Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU $1,728/wk

Nomad Health, the modern healthcare staffing company, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist for this rewarding temporary assignment opportunity. Join Nomad's growing team of healthcare professionals. Nomad offers Respiratory Therapists a hassle-free experience, industry-leading pay rates, full benefits, and exceptional service.Earn more. Stress less. Be a Nomad.QualificationsState License Willing to obtain is allowed.Certifications BLS (AHA). Willing to obtain allowed for BLS (AHA).Certifications NRP (AHA)Certifications NBRC (RRT) or NBRC (CRT)Specialty Experience 1+ years of experience in NICU in last 3 years.Skills Assessment NIR skills assessment with 2.7+ score.Additional Confirmations I have not requested more than two holidays off during my assignment.Additional Confirmations I am aware that blocked scheduling requests are not accommodated by MedStar.Additional Confirmations Adult critical care and ED experience is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in aerosol setup for mask and trach is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in bag and mask ventilation is required.Additional Confirmations Experience with BiPAP and CPAP is required.Additional Confirmations ET tube management experience is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency with hand held, medihaler, and metered dose inhaler (MDI) devices is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in oral airway placement and oral/nasal suctioning is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in sputum specimen collection is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in trach collar and tracheostomy care/management is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in troubleshooting high pressure alarms is required.Additional Confirmations Proficiency in weaning from mechanical ventilation is required.Flu Vaccine (Current Season) Must be for the current flu season.Travel Contract Must travel at least 60.0 miles to receive a travel stipend. Local candidates are eligible, but the pay package may adjust the rate by a few dollars per hour, will not contain a travel stipend, and will be entirely taxable.Requested Time Off Up to 7 days of time off can be requested.NOMAD BENEFITSHousing: Stipend provided. Best-in-class availability through our housing partner.Travel: Reimbursement for travel to your assignment.Medical/Dental: Major medical and dental plans available from your first day of work.Payroll: Weekly deposits direct to your bank account.