Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,540 per week
Cross Country Allied · Brandon, FL · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) - The organization is seeking a qualified respiratory therapist to support a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care for neonatal patients, including ventilator management, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, surfactant administration, blood gas analysis, and nitric oxide therapy. The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to high-quality neonatal care.
Responsibilities
- High-risk delivery attendance
- Ventilator management (including Drager VN500 ventilators)
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (3100A Oscillators)
- Surfactant administration
- Blood gas analysis
- Nitric oxide therapy (Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide)
- Use of Vapotherms
Requirements
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- 3‑5 years of Level 2 NICU or higher experience
- NRP certification required
Qualifications
- STABLE certification highly preferred
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit / free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Schedule
- Night shift
- 12‑hour shifts
- Minimum 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis