Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler, LLC.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position on the night shift. The role requires RRT certification and at least 1 year of Level 3+ NICU or PICU experience in a teaching hospital within a large regional health system.

The provider will work 4x12 hour nights and may float between neonatal and pediatric units. PA licensure or eligibility is required where applicable; BLS and NRP are mandatory, with PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for PA Respiratory Care Practitioner or professional licensure as applicable
• Current RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP required, PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level 3+ NICU or PICU experience

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill and premature infants in a Level IV NICU
• Float between neonatal and pediatric units as needed
• Night shift lasting 4x12 hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Attend to every other weekend and holiday commitments
• No on-call requirement
• Provide Epic charting and data entry
• Support on-site neonatal surgery and 24/7 neonatology coverage

Skills

RRT certification

BLS

NRP

PALS preferred

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position on night shift, requiring RRT certification and at least 1 year of Level 3+ NICU or PICU experience.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required if applicable
• Current RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required, PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level 3 or higher NICU or PICU
• Skilled in Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, extubation, and intubation assist
• PA fingerprints required prior to start
• Valid references and copies of certifications required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 40-bed Level IV NICU at an academic teaching hospital
• May float between neonatal and pediatric units based on facility need
• Night shift, 4x12 hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirement
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Scrubs provided
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill and extremely premature infants in a Level IV NICU with on-site neonatal surgery and 24/7 neonatology coverage
• Work within an academic teaching hospital that is part of a large regional health system
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Planned time off must be submitted prior to start and should not interfere with completing pre-start compliance requirements
• Block scheduling requests cannot be accommodated

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-755199

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