Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT-NICU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: 2 Years Minimum
License: NM License
Certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP
Must-Have:
Must work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles: Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
No locals within a 100-mile radius.
COVID vaccine is optional; reporting of vaccine numbers is required.
Floating to RRT Adult unit as needed.
Both NICU and PICU experience required; must be self-rated 4 on High Frequency Jet Ventilator (HFJV) and High Frequency Oscillator (HFOV).
Screen for recent NICU/PICU experience within the last two years.
Description:
Daily census is 6-10 vents.
Requires experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care.
Responsibilities include managing endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway placement/suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and ABG interpretation.
Professional must have trauma level I experience.
Unit is a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Client.
Staffing includes interdisciplinary support for various pediatric and adult patient diagnoses.
Expected to accommodate unit needs by working weekends as needed with restrictions on consecutive weekend shifts.
All previous contract travelers must have a six-month break after four assignments or upon reaching a one-year mark, whichever occurs first.
Mandatory RTO of greater than seven days requires approval.
Module completion may take up to 12 hours and is recorded through unit educators.
Must pass EKG testing during the orientation week.
Travelers must adhere to specific pre-approved time off rules and certification guidelines.