Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $3,023 per week

About the Role

Travel position for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) in the NICU at a facility in Charlottesville, Virginia. 13-week assignment, 48 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. Job ID: #1495673.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines
• Collaborate with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support

Requirements

• 1 year of recent acute care experience
• NBRC-RRT certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) — may be required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — may be required
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment start

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Patient moving/lifting may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across Nursing and Allied Health, focusing on matching highly-skilled staff with facilities to ensure adequate staffing for better patient experiences.