Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Fargo, ND
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,359/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour day/night rotating shifts
- Every other weekend and rotating holidays
Specialty
- NICU/PICU respiratory therapy
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years of experience)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
- Experience working with Infant or Neonate or Pediatric patients
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- PALS
- NRP
Preferred
- ACLS
Work Setting
- Inpatient respiratory therapy care
- Level IV NICU, PICU, pediatric, adult ICU, and emergency department exposure
Key Duties
- Respiratory therapy assessments and protocols
- Arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
- Ventilator and noninvasive ventilation management
- Medication delivery and airway clearance
- Assist with intubations, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
- Emergency response support, ICU rounds, and intrahospital transport
- Support for high-risk deliveries
Schedule / Staffing
- Will not work alone
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
- May train to another campus if needed
Orientation
- Lab orientation with respiratory therapy education staff
- Preceptor shifts with unit respiratory therapists
Additional Notes
- Candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Must badge in and out
- Scrub color: steel gray for Peds/PICU or blue hospital-provided scrubs for NICU
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
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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 Fargo, ND
As a travel nurse in Fargo, ND here's what you should know:- Fargo's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 58°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 18°F, and average lows are around 0°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fargo, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes.
- Many landlords and property management companies cater to the needs of temporary residents.
- Fargo is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by MATBUS, providing convenient travel within the city and surrounding areas.
- Fargo has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses in winter.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
- Fargo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, including Mediterranean, African, and regional cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music community, with the iconic Fargo Theatre showcasing classic films and live performances.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like ice skating at Broadway Square in winter and the 'Music at the Square' series in summer.
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