Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,216/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
RRT-NICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Washington, District of Columbia
- Weekend-only schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Floating is allowed within scope, but not to sister facilities
- No on-call
- Cerner charting
- Unit details: 323 inpatient beds, 70 NICU
- Facility type: Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Teaching & Magnet Hospital
Required Qualifications
- DC RRT License
- RRT, BLS, and PALS certifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
- No RTO approved
- Must be available to work every weekend
- Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
- Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years
- Negative TB screening or chest X-ray
- TB questionnaire
- Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella immunity documentation
- Hepatitis B series and quantitative Hep B surface antibody titer
- Varicella immunity documentation
- 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including marijuana
- 2 professional references dated within the past two years
- Employment application
- Skills checklist
- Background check
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
- Education verification
- State license verification
- NURSYS verification
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
- Color blind testing
- Competency exam
- Government-issued photo ID
- Photo for badge
- Pass/fail testing for nursing
- Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing
- Childrens National Cornerstone Modules
- Workramp Modules
- Emergency contact form
Preferred Qualifications
- NICU/PICU preferred
- Pediatric experience strongly preferred
- 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers
Additional Notes
- Locals accepted at travel rate
- Modules are not billable
- Scrubs: any solid color, no logos, child-friendly attire required
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.
Cons
None
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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Washington, DC
As a travel nurse in Washington, DC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Washington, DC is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
- The average high temperature in summer is around 88°F (31°C), while the average low temperature in winter is around 27°F (-3°C).
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Washington, DC, but they may be relatively more expensive due to the high demand in the area.
- Washington, DC is known for its public transportation system, including the Metro rail and bus services.
- The city is also pedestrian-friendly, but owning a car can be convenient for exploring the surrounding areas.
- Washington, DC is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to environmental factors.
- The city has a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Washington, DC offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, as well as numerous cultural attractions such as museums, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts have access to parks and outdoor spaces within the city.
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