Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – NICU | Night Shift | Long Beach, CA

Contract: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

This position is based in a neonatal and pediatric respiratory care setting, supporting a high-acuity patient population ranging from neonates to adolescents. The role requires flexibility, as candidates will float to General Pediatrics and PICU based on census needs.

Schedule & Availability

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Call required every other shift
• Weekend coverage required

Clinical Scope

The unit manages complex neonatal and pediatric respiratory cases including respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, ARDS, and post-delivery high-risk stabilization. Candidates must be proficient in:

• Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, and conventional mechanical ventilation
• Nitric oxide therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP
• Intubation assistance, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Neonatal and inter-departmental patient transport

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS, NRP, PALS
• California RRT license — must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric respiratory experience
• NICU experience is a hard requirement; PICU and General Peds experience preferred

Additional Notes

• 4-hour orientation (non-billable)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• One reference required within the past 2 years
• Local candidates (within 50 miles) are welcome to apply