Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler, LLC.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU/PICU position at a Level 1 trauma center with ample high-acuity experience. The role requires NICU/PICU expertise, RRT certification, and BLS/NRP/PALS.

Expect rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts, weekend/holiday coverage, and opportunities to train across campus locations. Epic EMR experience is utilized daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NICU/PICU respiratory therapist experience.
• RRT NBRC required; CRT NBRC considered.
• BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required.
• ACLS preferred.
• State license required where applicable.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Level 4 NICU/PICU unit within a 394+ bed acute care facility with Level 1 trauma designation.
• Care for NICU, PICU, and potentially adult patients.
• Ventilator management for high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide.
• Respiratory assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, and NIV therapy management.
• Operate with Epic EMR and participate in ICU rounds.
• Rotating 8- and 12-hour day/night shifts; every other weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

Respiratory therapist experience

RRT NBRC

BLS (AHA)

NRP (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

ACLS preferred

Communication skills

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 4 NICU/PICU position at a Level 1 trauma center requiring at least 2 years of specialized NICU/PICU experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapist experience
• RRT (NBRC) required, CRT (NBRC) considered
• BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• ACLS preferred
• Experience with NICU and/or PICU patient population required; adult experience also beneficial
• State license required if applicable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Level 4 NICU/PICU unit within a 394+ bed acute care facility with Level 1 trauma designation
• Patient population includes NICU, PICU, and potentially adult patients
• Level 4 NICU includes high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and gestational ages 22 weeks and above
• Experience with ventilator management down to micro preemies required
• Uses Epic EMR
• Rotating 8- and 12-hour day/night shifts
• Every other weekend required, with consideration for straight weekend or straight night status
• Holiday coverage required
• Works as part of a team with charge RTs and 6-14 other RTs per shift, 2-4 NICU RTs and 1-3 Peds/PICU RTs per shift
• Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
• Potential to train and float to other campus locations within the health system
• Responsibilities include respiratory assessments and protocols, arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, ventilator and NIV therapy management, medication delivery, airway clearance, assisting with intubations/extubations, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, emergency response team participation, ICU rounds, and intrahospital patient transport
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, Philips CoughAssist, Synclara Cough Device, Volara, Vest, IPV, ResMed AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, EPOC POC device, Aerogen, Nitric Oxide, 3100 A & B HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, Sentec TCM, NeoPuff, and home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
• Orientation includes lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
• Scrub requirements: Steel Gray for Peds/PICU or blue hospital-provided scrubs for NICU
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates must disclose any previous employment with this health system, which may affect eligibility
• Local candidates within 80 miles may be considered at a reduced 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

Job ID: P-766977

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