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NICU Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking an experienced NICU Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care in a Level III NICU. This position requires a highly skilled therapist comfortable managing super high-acuity and critically ill neonates, including premature infants requiring advanced respiratory support.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with advanced mechanical ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, neonatal resuscitation, and therapeutic cooling patients. Clinical skills and responsibilities include providing advanced respiratory care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates. You will manage patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Experience with conventional ventilators and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV) is essential. You will manage CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapy. Assisting with intubation, extubation, airway management, and emergency stabilization is required. You will administer respiratory medications, aerosol treatments, and oxygen therapy as ordered. Assisting with surfactant administration is part of the role. You will obtain and interpret arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases. Adjusting respiratory support based on patient condition, blood gases, and provider orders is necessary. Participation in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveries is expected. You will provide respiratory support for neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia/cooling. Recognizing and responding rapidly to respiratory deterioration and neonatal emergencies is critical. Maintaining and troubleshooting ventilators, respiratory equipment, and airway devices is part of the job. Collaboration with neonatologists, NICU nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team is essential. You will maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory treatments and patient responses.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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