Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Respiratory Unit

Northshore Home Health Care; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment in a pediatric respiratory unit with Level 3 NICU experience and preferred Level 4 exposure. The role involves night shifts, floating across units, and completing required labs within 48 hours of onboarding.

Current licensure with BLS, RRT, NRP, and PALS certifications is expected along with references. Local or travel options are available; parking fees may apply.

Qualifications

• Pediatric respiratory care experience, including NICU exposure.
• Allied health professional with travel assignment readiness.
• Willingness to work nights and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients.
• Float across units as needed and complete required labs within 48 hours.
• Ensure proper onboarding documentation and immunization verification.

Skills

Pediatric respiratory care

NICU experience

Travel nursing experience

Night shift availability

Weekend availability

Tools

BLS

RRT

NRP

PALS

Job description

Role Overview:

An experienced allied health professional is sought for a travel assignment in a pediatric respiratory unit, requiring expertise in Level 3 NICU care and preferred Level 4 experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing specialized respiratory care, floating across multiple units as needed, and completing required labs within 48 hours of onboarding.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric respiratory experience, including NICU.
• Current license (post-submission), BLS, RRT, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Relevant references from recent supervisory roles.
• Ability to accept auto-offers and complete pre-employment modules.
• Willingness to work night shifts and every other weekend.
• Proof of identification and immunizations, including flu vaccination, are required.

Additional Details:

Must be able to float to Peds, with local or travel options available, and parking fees apply. The role involves night shifts, with a maximum of 14 days off, and requires documentation uploads for onboarding.

Note:

Candidates currently working at the facility are ineligible. This position offers a 13-week assignment with 12-hour shifts, three per week.