Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, NICU (SEIU)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner – NICU (SEIU) (Contract) – 13 Weeks

Location: California 93405
Pay: $1,987 – $2,230/week
Schedule: Night Shift, 3x12s (rotating weekends; no block scheduling)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Call: Not required (voluntary for transports)

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal and critical respiratory care, including ventilator management

• Perform neonatal intubation and administer respiratory therapies

• Monitor, assess, and document patient respiratory status

• Assist with procedures, equipment setup, and staff education

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and ventilator bundles

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)

• Minimum 5 years respiratory care experience (Required)

• At least 2 years NICU experience (Required)

• Neonatal intubation experience (Required)

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (Required)

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required)

• NBRC-RRT or CRT credential (Preferred)

Additional Information

• Rotating weekends required; schedule varies

• Must comply with all vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)