Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric ECMO position requiring 2+ years of recent pediatric ECMO specialist experience and RRT credentialing.

Requirements

• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted); MA license required if applicable, pending license acceptable
• RRT-NPS certification required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an ECMO Specialist operating ECMO equipment on patients
• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric ECMO experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in priming ECMO circuits and pediatric ECMO care
• Experience with Nitric Oxide (iNO), inhaled Flolan, and other specialized medication delivery preferred
• Proficient in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including bubble CPAP, bivent, and intubation assist

Responsibilities

• NICU and Pediatric Critical Care setting at a Level I and Level II Trauma teaching hospital
• Covers Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatrics units
• Performs neonatal and pediatric transports, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Operates protocol-driven ECMO, high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, and pressure/volume ventilators
• Manages BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00) and Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00) available
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients with conditions including ARDS, RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Manage patients requiring ECMO, high frequency ventilation, and advanced airway management
• Participate in neonatal transports and ambulance/inter-departmental transports
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care and NICU team
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a reduced rate compared to travel rate

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts