PICU Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts (either nights 7pm–7am or days 7am–7pm)
• Rotation: 50/50 day/night rotation based on department needs; attempts made to limit switching shifts within the same week unless requested
• Weekend Work: Every other weekend required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Certifications & Competencies

• Professional certification verification required within 30 days prior to start (e.g., NBRC for RRT)
• Pediatric Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LPNs (not applicable to this role)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, covering all places lived/worked/schooled in the last 10 years
• Required federal and state sanction screenings (OIG, EPLS, SAM, etc.)
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance required within 6 months of start
• Background checks must be initiated within 24 hours of booking the assignment
• Annual background check updates required for direct candidates; new background check required if there is a gap of 30+ days or agency switch

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof required prior to start:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable; declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days prior to start or 2-step skin test)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer proof
  • Hepatitis B (series and/or declination with documentation)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (flu season August 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• RespSafety clearance required for all travelers regardless of fit test status; facility-specific fit testing done onsite
• Proof of name change documentation if any credentials or documents are under a different name
• Completion of a detailed employment application including 10-year work history; explanations required for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last three places of employment
• Unit-specific skills checklist within one year prior to start date

Notes

• Local candidates within 50 miles may have a different rate (not disclosed here)
• Rotation between day and night shifts may occur within a week but is minimized unless requested
• Onboarding packet and various compliance forms will be sent approximately two weeks prior to start date and must be completed promptly

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with pediatric intensive care experience seeking a travel contract in a pediatric critical care setting.