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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
American Traveler
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Position ID: P-
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date: T00:00:00.000Z
$2,192.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatrics night shift position requiring 2+ years of Level 3 NICU and pediatric experience.
Details
Respiratory therapy position in a Level 3 NICU and Pediatrics unit
Night shift, 3x12 hours from 18:30-7:00, various days of the week
Weekend work required per unit needs
No on-call requirement
Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in Level 3 NICU and pediatric respiratory care
Must have NICU experience in work history
Current certifications: RRT, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
State license required if applicable
Epic charting experience required
Experience with Bubble CPAP, Oscillating Ventilator, and Pressure/Volume Ventilator
Experience with neonatal transports (inter-departmental)
Experience assisting in high risk deliveries and intubation
Experience with nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
Experience with airway management including intubation assist and extubation
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level 3 NICU setting
Perform patient transports as part of clinical duties
Manage medication delivery systems including aerosol setups and metered dose inhalers
Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory distress syndrome
Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
Scrub requirement: gray top, black bottoms
First-time travelers accepted if they meet required experience qualifications
Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks
No blocked scheduling requests permitted
Completion of facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
Local candidates accepted within 75 miles of facility at local bill rate
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12
Worksite address
fort collins, CO, 80523, US
Who can apply
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