Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to cover Neonatal Intensive Care Unit assignments in Washington, DC. This 13-week travel role requires strong NICU experience and a valid DC RRT license, with BLS and PALS up to date.

The position involves night shifts, airways management, and ventilator care for critically ill neonates, with a focus on bronchodilator therapy and CPAP/BiPAP management. Candidates must be able to travel and adapt to a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in NICU or PICU settings.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• RRT certification and DC licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to neonates in the NICU.
• Manage airway support and ventilation for critically ill patients.
• Administer bronchodilator therapy; CPAP/BiPAP management.
• Weekend schedule: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays travel/coverage may be required.

Skills

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Airway management

Ventilation support

Team collaboration

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty: RRT-NICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year required; 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers

License: DC RRT License required

Certifications: RRT, BLS, PALS (All required prior to start)

Must-Have: Pediatric experience strongly preferred

Description:

This position is for a Respiratory Therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The role requires working weekends only, specifically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Travelers must confirm their availability for this schedule prior to submission.

No request for time off will be approved during the assignment.

Travelers should have experience with neonates and pediatric patients.

Licensure and certifications must be current and valid prior to starting.

The role includes floating within the scope of practice but not to sister facilities.

Airway management and patient ventilation skills are essential.

Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques, including bronchodilator therapy and CPAP/BiPAP management, is required.

The facility is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a teaching hospital.

Required certifications include BLS, PALS, and RRT.

Travel experience is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable in a critical care environment.

This position will provide care to a diverse patient population, requiring strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Candidates should be prepared for potential scheduling changes based on facility needs.

All travelers must demonstrate compliance and complete prerequisite requirements prior to start.

Return travelers must have been separated from prior assignments for at least one year.

Pre-start modules must be completed before orientation.

Candidates should be prepared for potential training on facility systems and protocols.