Respiratory Therapist

NICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced NICU Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill and premature neonates in a high-acuity setting. You'll work independently managing complex respiratory cases, from extremely low-birth-weight infants to patients requiring advanced mechanical ventilation and therapeutic cooling.

Shift & Contract Details

• Schedule: 4 x 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed hours: 48 per week

Experience Required

• Minimum 3–4 years of recent Level III NICU respiratory therapy experience
• Demonstrated competence with high-acuity, critically ill neonates
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic cooling/hypothermia protocols
• Proficiency with conventional and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)
• Strong background with premature and extremely low-birth-weight infants
• Travel experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; adjust support based on blood gases and patient status
• Operate CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapy
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and emergency stabilization
• Obtain and interpret blood gases (arterial, capillary, venous)
• Administer respiratory medications, aerosol treatments, and surfactant
• Provide respiratory support for neonates undergoing therapeutic cooling
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveries
• Respond rapidly to respiratory deterioration and emergencies
• Maintain and troubleshoot ventilator and respiratory equipment
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and the care team
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active state Respiratory Therapist license
• RRT credential preferred
• BLS and NRP certifications