Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults
• Start Dates: 3/9 or 3/23
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks)
• On-Call Requirement: Not applicable
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Skills:

  • Level IV NICU experience (hard stop requirement)
  • Experience with high frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
  • Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies
• Licensure:

  • Current North Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist (NC RRT) license required (processing takes 2-4 weeks)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers are welcome)

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and others as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Required immunizations/vaccines including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• References: Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Duke Guest Account: Must be set up prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience in Durham, NC. The role requires strong pediatric critical care skills, specific ventilator experience, and multiple certifications. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with weekend shifts required. Flu vaccination and comprehensive background and health screenings are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.