Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler, LLC.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric ECMO position. The role requires 2+ years of pediatric ECMO experience and RRT credentialing, with MA license pending acceptable.

Responsibilities include ECMO management, advanced airway support, and neonatal/pediatric transports in a Level I/II teaching hospital setting. Epic charting is required; travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required; MA license pending acceptable.
• RRT-NPS certification required.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 4 years of ECMO Specialist experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric ECMO experience.
• Epic charting system experience required.

Responsibilities

• NICU and Pediatric Critical Care in Level I/II Trauma teaching hospital.
• Covers ED, NICU, Pediatric CC, and Pediatrics units.
• Performs neonatal and pediatric transports; inter-departmental transports.
• Patient ratio 1:8.
• Operates ECMO, HFJV, oscillating ventilator, and ventilators.
• Manages BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning.
• Uses Epic charting system.
• Night shift 3x12h (19:00–07:00); Day shift 3x12h (07:00–19:00).
• Respiratory care for neonates/pediatrics with ARDS, RSV, etc.
• Manage ECMO, HFV, advanced airway support.
• Neonatal transports and ambulance transports.
• Work with pediatric CC and NICU team.

Skills

RRT credential

RRT-NPS certification

BLS

PALS

ECMO experience

Pediatric ECMO

Epic charting

Trauma Level I/II

Travel experience

Teaching hospital

ECMO priming

iNO / Flolan

ABG interpretation

Neonatal/pediatric equipment

Education

MA license

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric ECMO position requiring 2+ years of recent pediatric ECMO specialist experience and RRT credentialing.

Requirements

• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted); MA license required if applicable, pending license acceptable
• RRT-NPS certification required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an ECMO Specialist operating ECMO equipment on patients
• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric ECMO experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in priming ECMO circuits and pediatric ECMO care
• Experience with Nitric Oxide (iNO), inhaled Flolan, and other specialized medication delivery preferred
• Proficient in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including bubble CPAP, bivent, and intubation assist

Responsibilities

• NICU and Pediatric Critical Care setting at a Level I and Level II Trauma teaching hospital
• Covers Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatrics units
• Performs neonatal and pediatric transports, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Operates protocol-driven ECMO, high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, and pressure/volume ventilators
• Manages BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00) and Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00) available
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients with conditions including ARDS, RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Manage patients requiring ECMO, high frequency ventilation, and advanced airway management
• Participate in neonatal transports and ambulance/inter-departmental transports
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care and NICU team
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a reduced rate compared to travel rate

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts