Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Albuquerque, NM
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a daily average census of 6-10 ventilated patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and treatments for neonatal patients.
• Manage ventilator settings and patient care in accordance with protocols.
• Perform endotracheal tube placements, suctioning, and extubation procedures.
• Administer pulmonary toileting and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Provide care for pediatric patients, including tracheostomy suctioning and nebulizer treatments.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with a focus on NICU or Pediatric Critical Care.
• Current New Mexico License.
• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Trauma Level I experience is required.

Schedule and Work Requirements

• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles: Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.
• Weekend shifts may be required based on unit needs, with a maximum of 3 consecutive weekends.
• Travelers can expect guaranteed hours of 36 per week, with occasional call-offs permitted.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in endotracheal tube placement and suctioning.
• Ability to perform nasal airway placement and suctioning.
• Experience with oral airway placement and oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Capable of sputum specimen collection and pulmonary toileting techniques.

Additional Information

Locals within a 100-mile radius are not eligible for this position. A block schedule is not available, and requests for time off exceeding 7 days require prior approval.

Join our team and contribute to the exceptional care of our patients in the NICU setting.