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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and proficiency with jet/oscillator ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.
Position details:
Level IV NICU within a state-designated Regional Perinatal Center at a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital
Night shift, 7p-7a (3x12 hour shifts)
Every other weekend required as part of primary schedule
May be required to float within skillset
No on-call requirement
Ceil Blue scrub color required
Requirements:
Active New Jersey Respiratory Care License required (license required if applicable)
Required certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
Minimum 2 years of recent, proficient acute care experience
Level III NICU experience accepted; Level IV NICU experience preferred
Experience with jet/oscillator ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) required
Proficiency with high-risk deliveries, neonatal transport, capillary/umbilical blood gases, Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, Bivent, IMV/SIMV, and pressure/volume ventilation
Experience with intubation assist, BPD, RDS, RSV, TTN, and near drowning care
Experience with aerosol therapy including MDI, nebulized medications, and various respiratory medications
Skilled in bag-mask ventilation, ET tube management, HFNC, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation weaning
Experience managing patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
Proficient in chest physiotherapy, ABG collection/interpretation, bronchoscopy assist, extubation, and airway management
Skilled in pulmonary hygiene, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care/management
Additional information:
Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill and medically complex newborns in a high-acuity NICU setting
Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transport as part of the care team
First-time travelers will be considered
Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this position
Travel pairs will not be accepted
Local candidates accepted with a reduced rate applying to those residing within 50 miles of the facility
Up to 5 days of RTO may be requested and must be approved by the facility
Only one holiday may be requested off during the assignment
Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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