Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Norfolk, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,462/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours guaranteed weekly, including every other weekend and holidays
Call Requirement: Yes, details to be discussed during the interview
Job Description
- Provide respiratory therapy care primarily in pediatric settings including Emergency Department (ED), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and general pediatrics care.
- Manage vented patients and conduct diagnostic tests.
- Develop treatment plans and provide emergency respiratory care as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia.
- Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience, including experience within the last year.
- Certifications required:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Experience working with pediatric patients across multiple care areas.
- General respiratory therapist experience.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Norfolk, VA
As a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Norfolk, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Norfolk is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs are around 87°F, and winter lows are around 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Norfolk, with options available in various neighborhoods to suit different preferences.
- Norfolk is fairly car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options including buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
- Norfolk is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of Naval Station Norfolk.
- Norfolk offers a vibrant dining scene, with a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various water activities due to its coastal location, and there are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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