Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a PICU role requiring 5+ years in NICU and pediatric critical care with strong ventilator management skills. Responsibilities Work in a pediatric setting including PICU, NICU, pediatric emergency, and pediatric floorsNight shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15 with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shiftsFloating required throughout PEDS units and floors as neededPossible call shifts based on workload requirementsEvery third weekend required70+ bed NICU, 10 bed PICU, 32 bed pediatric floor, 14 bed pediatric EDEpic EMR experience requiredUnit uses specialized equipment including Servo-I and N ventilators, HOFV-3100 A & B, Hamilton T1, Alaris IV pumps, Airvo HFNC, Metaneb, Smart Vest, Heliox, AMBU bronchoscopes, and moreBlack scrubs required (not provided)36 hours of unit orientation providedPrimary responsibilities include respiratory management for neonatal and pediatric patients in critical care settingsExpected to cover 50-60% NICU/PICU cases daily as part of varied PEDS caseloadMust be able to work in a crisis response environment, adapting to changing unit needs and censusStaff may be required to float to other affiliated hospitals based on skillset and facility needsNo block scheduling permitted; fatigue policy limits to 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per weekMust complete all unit orientation and required non-billable modules before startingMust work 2 out of 3 major holidays if scheduled; 7 days of RTO or less allowed if not on a holidayFirst week RTO not permitted due to orientationLocal candidates (within 50 miles) may be offered a lower rateTravel pairs are allowed but must work on separate unitsPrevious employees of the affiliated health systems must have a 12-month gap before being eligible Requirements Active RRT, BLS, NRP, and PALS certificationsNC or Compact state license required in hand at time of start; license required if applicableMinimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience including PICU and NICUCompetency with airway management (intubation assist, suctioning, tracheostomy care), ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, IMV, SIMV), and advanced neonatal/pediatric proceduresMedication administration experience with Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin & XopenexStrong skills with oxygen therapy equipment and nebulizer systemsExperience with Epic charting is requiredNo first-time travelers accepted unless possessing a highly advanced, accurate skillset Benefits High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 OptionsGenerous Housing AllowanceNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUs401(k) PlanTraveler Rewards and DiscountsTravel and Licensure Reimbursements
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