Respiratory Therapist

Neonatal Respiratory Therapist – NICU

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the NICU team on a 16-week contract. You will work the night shift (18:45–07:15), three 12-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend off and no call requirements.

Clinical Role

You'll practice independently in a Level 3 NICU, managing high-acuity neonatal patients. Your responsibilities include:

• Attending high-risk deliveries and c-sections; assessing newborns using APGAR scores
• Initiating and managing multiple oxygen modalities and surfactant administration
• Performing endotracheal intubation, extubation, and neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines
• Drawing capillary and umbilical arterial blood gases; interpreting ABGs
• Setting initial ventilator parameters and managing high-frequency oscillators
• Providing critical thinking and independent decision-making in real-time clinical situations

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years NICU experience (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• GA or Compact nursing license
• Travel experience required
• Clinical screening and manager approval required before placement

Scheduling & Time Off

• Maximum 7 days RTO per contract (must be finalized at submission)
• Holiday expectations: work 1–2 major holidays if they fall during your assignment; if 3 fall during assignment, work 2
• Full compliance required to start on time; 2-week delay if incomplete

Locals accepted at the same rate.