Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU Focus

Shift Details

Type: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Holidays: Every other holiday

On Call: Not required

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist with a focus on pediatric care in a NICU setting. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience and will be responsible for providing critical respiratory care to neonates and pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments for neonates and pediatric patients.
• Conduct respiratory assessments and develop care plans.
• Operate and troubleshoot various types of respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in the NICU and pediatrics.
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and manage unstable patients.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a pediatric NICU setting; first-time travelers with a strong skill set are accepted.
• Certifications:
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skills: Proficient in ABG interpretation, high-frequency jet ventilation, ECMO management, and pediatric critical care.
• Charting System Experience: Familiarity with Epic is preferred.
• Patient Ratio Experience: Comfortable managing up to 12 patients per shift.

Unit Details

Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adults

Daily Census: 6-7 ventilated patients

Number of Rooms: 12

Interdisciplinary Support: Collaborative work with respiratory services in a Level 4 NICU.

Compliance & Additional Information

• Must have a valid MD or Compact License at the time of submission.
• Two satisfactory professional references required: one supervisor/manager and one charge RN.
• Local rules apply: Candidates' permanent residence must be 50 miles or more from the hospital.
• Travelers will be first to float within the hospital.
• Travelers required to complete labs within 72 hours of signing the contract.

At ARMStaffing we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
• Onboarding Made Easy: We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care.
• Clinical Support: Our in-house clinical team is here to assist you every step of the way.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to enroll after a qualifying waiting period with a generous match.
• Recruiter Matching: You will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
• And much more including travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals, referral bonuses, and completion bonuses!

Recognition

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
• Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores