Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)

HiredFirst; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 90,408 - 101,465; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner for a 13-week contract in Morro Bay, California. The role involves providing neonatal and critical care respiratory therapy, including intubation and ventilator management. Candidates must have at least 5 years of critical care experience with 2-3 years specifically in NICU. Certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required. The position offers a pay range of $1,987 to $2,230 per week and follows a night shift schedule of 3x12s.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years critical care experience, with 2–3 years in NICU.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.
• NBRC-RRT or CRT credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal and critical care respiratory therapy.
• Perform neonatal intubation and ventilator management.
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy.

Skills

Neonatal intubation

Ventilator management

Critical care respiratory therapy

Patient documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner – NICU (SEIU) (Contract) – 13 Weeks

Location: California 93405
Pay: $1,987 – $2,230/week
Schedule: Night Shift, 3x12s (rotating days; no set schedule)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Call: Occasional neonatal transport coverage

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Provide neonatal and critical care respiratory therapy

Perform neonatal intubation and ventilator management

Administer aerosol, oxygen therapy, and perform arterial blood gas draws

Document care, maintain charts, and complete EMR/charge records

Assist with equipment maintenance, specialty procedures, and staff training

Ensure compliance with ventilator and VAP bundles

Serve as a resource to physicians and staff on respiratory care interventions

Requirements

Education & Experience

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)

Minimum 5 years critical care experience, with 2–3 years in NICU (Required)

Neonatal intubation experience (Required)

Licensure & Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required)

NBRC-RRT or CRT credential (Preferred)

Additional Information

Must comply with all vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)