Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Macon, GA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63879083 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00) Description: UNIT DETAILS: CRT NOT ACCEPTED - Primary role in Level 3 NICU. Must be proficient and able to function independently in critical care of neonate including intubation (>22 wga) obtain arterial blood samples, assist in high risk, low volume bedside procedures. Must also possess adult critical care skills including intubation, airway management, arterial line insertion.WEEKEND: Every OtherCALL: NoneFLOATING: Within hospital/scope of practice and to Piedmont Macon North Hospital as neededMINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years - Unit accepts first time travelersCLINICAL SCREEN: Candidate will be reviewed by clinical to determine clinical fit, if clinical pass and within Piedmont guidelines, candidate will be sent to the manager for final decision. Clinical screens will be sent on case-by-case basis.RTO: MAX 7 daysHOLIDAYS: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.Major Holidays are listed below:Memorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving/Black FridayChristmas Eve/Christmas DayNew Years Eve/New Years DayCOMPLIANCE: FULL compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation scheduleLocals accepted - same ratePlease Note: Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours is determined by contract length (ex 8hrs for 8 week assignment; 10hrs for 10 week assignment) Modified Time:7/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Morgan Webber Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Required LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRTSkills : Adult Critical Care, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Albuterol, ARDS, Aspiration, Assist in high risk delivery, Atrovent, Bag and mask, Basic EKG, Bicarbonate*, BiPAP, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia*, Bronchoscopy, Capillary blood gases, Chest Physiotherapy*, Combivent, CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Direct Intubation, Direct Intubation (Neonatal), Direct Intubation (Peds)*, Drawing arterial blood gases, Emergency Department, ET Tube, Extubation, Flovent, Hand held, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High frequency oscillator, IMV (intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), IMV/SIMV, Inhaled Flolan*, Inhaled steroids, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Isuprel, Lidocaine, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Mucomyst*, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Neonatal transports (inter-departmental)*, NICU, Nitric Oxide (INo)*, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Oscillating Ventilator, Oxygen tanks, Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport)*, Perforomist, Pneumonia, Pressure/Volume Ventilator, Pulmicort, Pulmonary Hygiene, Racemic epinephrine, Respiratory distress syndrome, SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Spiriva, Sputum specimen collection, Suctioning (ETT, NT), T-piece, Terbutaline Sulfate*, Theophylline*, Tobramycin, Trach collar, Trach collar, Tracheostomy care/management, Transient Tachypnea of the newborn, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Umbilical blood gases, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Xopenex Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : Within facility/scope of practice and to Piedmont Macon North Hospital as needed Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : Primary role in Level 3 NICU. Must be proficient and able to function independently in critical care of neonate including intubation (>22 wga) obtain arterial blood samples, assist in high risk, low volume bedside procedures. Must also possess adult critical care skills including intubation, airway management, arterial line insertion. Special Procedures/Unit Details : - Special Equipment : Preferred Vents:Drager VN 800 (NICU only)Puritan Bennett (adult)Viasys Vela (adult)Avea (adult)GE Carescape (adult) #Tier1 Travel Compliance Piedmont Submission Rules: Local Candidates: Accepted at same bill rate RN Licensure: GA or Compact license required at time of submission Internal Return Rule: Perm/Per Diem/FCSS must be away from all Piedmont facilities for 1 full year before applying as a traveler Return Travelers: If cancel or facility DNR, traveler must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying + ensure profile reflects all time worked at Piedmont Health RTO Policy: ALL RTO MUST BE FINALIZED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION NO RTO OR SCHEDULE REQUESTS CAN BE REQUESTED POST OFFER OR ONSITE Max RTO: 7 days per contract Holiday RTO: Holidays (6) - Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year s Eve/Day If 1 2 holidays fall during assignment: No holiday RTO can be requested If 3 holidays fall during assignment: 1 holiday RTO may be considered Compliance: Onboarding: Must complete core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing Deadline: All compliance documents due Tuesday prior to start Modules: Modules are non-billable, hours are factored in NBO Modules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded via transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier1 Travel CompliancePiedmont Submission Rules:Local Candidates: Accepted at same bill rateRN Licensure: GA or Compact license required at time of submissionInternal Return Rule: Perm/Per Diem/FCSS must be away from all Piedmont facilities for 1 full year before applying as a travelerReturn Travelers: If cancel or facility DNR, traveler must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying + ensure profile reflects all time worked at Piedmont HealthRTO Policy:ALL RTO MUST BE FINALIZED AT TIME OF SUBMISSIONNO RTO OR SCHEDULE REQUESTS CAN BE REQUESTED POST OFFER OR ONSITEMax RTO: 7 days per contractHoliday RTO: Holidays (6) - Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year s Eve/DayIf 1 2 holidays fall during assignment: No holiday RTO can be requestedIf 3 holidays fall during assignment: 1 holiday RTO may be consideredCompliance:Onboarding: Must complete core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signingDeadline: All compliance documents due Tuesday prior to startModules:Modules are non-billable, hours are factored in NBOModules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded via transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84