Travel RRT for NICU - Day Shift

Wolfson Children's; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This short-term contracted position requires a commitment of 36hrs/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew.

It is a day shift position with NICU caseload. The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, administer therapies, perform diagnostic tests, and manage ventilators while collaborating with physicians

Qualifications

• Certificate in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Associate of Science degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS preferred; PALS preferred.
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist required (DOH).
• Fingerprint background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to plan care.
• Provide patient education on breathing techniques and medications.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate

Associate of Science

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Pulmonary function tests

Mechanical ventilators

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This short-term contracted position requires a commitment of 36hrs/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew.

It is a day shift position with NICU caseload. The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, administer therapies, perform diagnostic tests, and manage ventilators while collaborating with physicians