Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Minimum 2 years NICU experience required; must have Children's Client experience within the last 3 years
License: Indiana State License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, NRP, PALS preferred
Must-Have: Must have Labor & Delivery experience, as the role will primarily be in that area; must float between NICU and Pediatric Acute Care
Description:
This position requires the ability to work every other weekend.
First-time travelers are accepted.
Travelers are required to work two out of three paired holidays:
- 11/27 and 11/28
- 12/24 and 12/25
- 12/31 and 1/1
Candidates must be able to float between NICU and Pediatric Acute Care.
Candidates will be assigned to a home unit of NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics but may change based on facility needs.
Experience in NICU or PICU is required.
Candidates must have recent hospital experience in the last five years.
Certification requirements include ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS.
Candidates should be skilled in various respiratory procedures and treatments.
This role entails providing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
Candidates should have experience in troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
The position involves working with aerosol setups, CPAP/BIPAP, and interpretation of arterial blood gases.
Floating to other departments is mandatory for all travelers.
Candidates should be comfortable with required certifications and responsibilities as detailed in the job description.