Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
american travelerCharlottesville, VA
Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
american travelerCharlottesville, VA
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RTAmerican Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist with Level 4 NICU experience for a night shift assignment at a children's hospital. Details: Level 4 NICU unit at a children's hospital, also supporting Pediatric Critical CareNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)36 or 48 hours per week available Every other weekend and every other holiday required Unit uses a self-scheduling model, though desired schedules are not guaranteed Epic experience required
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of NICU and PICU experience required, PICU Cardiac experience preferred
- Level 4 NICU experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferredRRT, BLS, and NRP certifications required; PALS preferredVA state license required, license required if applicableACCS certification preferredBSN preferred
- Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setups and MDIExperience with high frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
- Experience assisting with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
- Proficient in airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
- Skilled in ventilator management and interpretation of arterial blood gases
- Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
Additional Information:
- Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a critical care setting
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as part of the care team
- Perform pulmonary hygiene, airway management, and ventilator management duties
- Administer medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other delivery systems
- Travelers must float within their scope of practice as needed
- Time off around Christmas cannot be accommodated
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Accepts local candidates
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Occupation
Respiratory Therapists
Industry
Specialty Hospitals
Posted
8 days ago
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