Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
Lubbock, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. This is a travel contract position in a children’s hospital setting.

Key Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Unit: PICU/NICU
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: Generally every other weekend, variable
• Block Schedules: Yes
• Patient Ratios: Not applicable

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit requirements

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator clearance annually for respirator use (RespSafety clearance)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) annually, completed onsite if no recent record

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required prior to start
• Various state-specific and facility-specific background checks and attestations as applicable

Work Environment

• Children’s hospital with Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation
• Total staffed beds: 181
• Free parking available
• Scrub colors: RRTs wear Galaxy Blue/Royal Blue

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units is not required for this position
• On-call shifts are not required
• Weekend work is generally every other weekend but may vary
• Block scheduling is required
• Must comply with all facility-specific training modules and regulatory requirements prior to start
• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules annually as assigned

This position is ideal for RRTs with PICU/NICU experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a pediatric hospital setting.