Respiratory – Neonatal (Travel)

Medasource; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU assignment at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. The unit is a 36-bed Level 3 NICU with 2 therapists per shift during peak volumes, focusing on high-risk deliveries, advanced ventilator support, nitric oxide, and critical respiratory care.

Ideal candidates will have Level 3 NICU experience, NRP certification, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Join a team dedicated to patient safety and cutting-edge NICU care at Brandon, FL.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 NICU experience (3–5 years in Level 2 NICU acceptable).
• NRP certification is required.
• STABLE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend high risk deliveries.
• Manage ventilators including conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation.
• Administer surfactant.
• Obtain and interpret blood gases.
• Administer nitric oxide.

Skills

Level 3 NICU experience

NRP certification

Positive attitude

Detail oriented

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Meditech

NeoNotes

Drager VN500

Ventilators

Job description

Job Description – HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Address: 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511

Parking

• Day Shift: Either parking garage (3rd floor & up)
• Night Shift: Across the street on Oak Field Medical Plaza or parking garage

Scrub Color

• RN – Navy Blue
• Clinical Support – Caribbean Blue
• Radiology – Black
• Lab – Khaki
• RT – Grey
• Surgical Staff – Ciel Blue

Freestanding ERs

• Plant City ER – [phone] Derika Graham Mgr. Address: 3065 James L. Redman Pkwy Plant City, FL 33563
• Temple Terrace ER – [phone] Kelly Burnett Mgr. Address: 5234 East Fowler Avenue Temple Terrace, FL 33617
• Riverview ER – [phone] Heather Brown Mgr. Address: 12530 US-301 South Riverview, FL 33579
• Lakeland ER – [phone] Gary Ball Mgr. Address: 3526 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL 33803
• New Tampa ER – [phone]. Address: 8951 Cypress Manor Drive, Tampa, FL 33647

Bed Capacity: 422

Unit Information: (Respiratory Therapy-NICU/754)

Location

Address: 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 34219

Floor:

Building: Main hospital

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s)

• Number of Beds – 36 Bed Level 3 NICU
• Day Shift – 2 Respiratory Therapists
• Night Shift – 2 Respiratory Therapists
• Patient Ratios – NICU is generally staffed with 2 therapists to cover the 36 bed unit during peak volumes.
• Type of equipment – Drager VN500 ventilators, 3100A Oscillators, Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide and Vapotherms
• EMR – Meditech and NeoNotes

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: Registered Respiratory Therapists

Must have

• Level 3 NICU experience -would consider someone with 3-5 years of Level 2 NICU experience
• NRP certification

Preferred or nice to have

• STABLE certification

List typical procedures performed on unit(s)

• Attend high risk deliveries
• Ventilator management with conventional as well as high frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Surfactant administration
• Blood gas acquisition and interpretation
• Nitric Oxide administration

Best personality Fit

• Positive attitude
• Ability to critically think and work independently
• Detail oriented

Unit Guidelines/Policies

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Benefits & Perks

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.