Lead NICU Respiratory Therapist
Fort Worth, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Lead NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM, every other weekend required
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Call Requirements: None

Job Summary

Seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. This role requires providing respiratory care across various patient age groups with a focus on NICU patients. The position involves working in a hospital respiratory therapy unit with responsibilities including ABG draws, assisting with intubations, and performing various respiratory procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Acute Care settings, including ICU, NICU, and ED
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC, NRP, PALS
• Ability to draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Procedures Performed:

  • ABGs
  • Assist with intubation
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Metaneb therapy
  • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
  • Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)

Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines

• Scrubs: Black scrubs required (must be purchased)
• Nail Policy: Clean, healthy nails; no artificial nails, gels, or enhancements
• Hair: Neat and clean; no extreme styles or colors; long hair must be pulled back in lab areas
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions handled individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; no visible facial or tongue piercings

Additional Notes

• Floating and attendance policies follow company-wide standards
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with NICU expertise looking for a travel assignment in a supportive hospital environment.