Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 NICU contract requiring at least two years of NICU RT experience and Cerner or Epic EMR proficiency.

Job Details

• Position based in a Level 3 NICU with 36 beds and typically 18-20 patients,

• NICU therapists may also work with adult patients as needed,

• Patient population includes neonatal and adult cases throughout the hospital,

• Equipment includes PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo ventilators, Oscillator (3100A), Spacelabs monitors, and Omnicell medication dispensing,

• Uses Cerner EMR system,

• Shifts available are 7a-7p and 7p-7a,

• Every other weekend rotation required,

• Voluntary on call available,

• Holiday work expectation includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy,

• Floating as needed to like units or other patient locations,

Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, but Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) considered with at least two years of experience,

• Minimum two years of experience in a Level 3 NICU required,

• Proficiency working independently in a Level 3 NICU setting is mandatory,

• Current BLS and NRP certifications required for NICU assignments,

• ACLS or APLS certifications preferred,

• Experience with Cerner or Epic EMR required,

• Ground transport and Nitric Oxide administration experience preferred,

• First-time travelers considered with at least two years of experience and Cerner or Epic experience,

• Must meet 60-mile radius rule - no locals allowed,

• Perm staff must wait at least 6 months before being considered as a traveler,

• License required if applicable,

Additional Information

• NICU RTs must be able to work independently on night shifts and may be the only therapist for the unit,

• Orientation consists of 24 hours classroom and 24 hours on the unit for new or returning travelers absent over 1 year,

• Scrub color is navy blue,

• Free parking in a deck is provided,

• Time off can be approved up to 7 days, excluding specified blackout dates,