Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist

StaffDNA; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffDNA is seeking a Travel Allied Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced NICU respiratory support for premature and critically ill newborns across multiple hospitals.

You will operate ventilators and CPAP/HFNC, perform emergency interventions as needed, and collaborate with neonatologists and nursing teams. Meticulous documentation and strict infection-control practices are essential in a dynamic travel role.

Qualifications

• Experience in neonatal respiratory care in NICU settings.
• Ability to manage ventilators and neonatal respiratory support devices.
• Travel to multiple hospitals as part of a contract role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory support to premature and critically ill newborns in NICUs.
• Manage ventilators, CPAP/HFNC, and related equipment during patient care.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and nursing teams and maintain thorough documentation.
• Adhere to infection-control standards and adapt to diverse hospital protocols.

Skills

Ventilator management

CPAP/HFNC

Emergency interventions

Neonatal respiratory care

Job description

StaffDNA is seeking a Travel Allied Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized care in NICU settings across the country. In this contract role, you'll deliver advanced respiratory support to premature and critically ill newborns, managing ventilators, CPAP/HFNC, and emergency interventions in level III/IV NICUs. Use StaffDNA's mobile-first platform to select assignments, track compliance, and manage schedules. Collaborate closely with neonatologists and nursing teams, ensure meticulous documentation, follow strict infection-control standards, and adapt quickly to new hospitals and clinical protocols while upholding exceptional patient and family-centered care.