American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU offering 12-hour night shifts, requiring 2+ years of Level III-IV NICU experience.
Requirements
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- WA state license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience
- Skilled in respiratory support for ventilators (required)
- Experience with trachs highly preferred but not required
- Proficiency in g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care planning
- Experience with discharge planning to home
- Travel experience strongly preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
Responsibilities
- Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery
- 70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients
- Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
- Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
- Preferred experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
- Uses Epic EMR
- 12-hour night shifts, either or
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
- Possible floating to ER to act as a sitter, though rare
- No on-call requirements
- Block scheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed
- Provide respiratory care and support for critically ill neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting
- Collaborate with a NICU care team supporting high-risk deliveries and complex patient needs
- Any scrub color permitted
- Candidates should demonstrate a positive, friendly attitude and strong teamwork skills
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.