Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

CRT NICU

Job Overview

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• NRP issued by American Heart Association
• ALS
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients

Compliance / Screening

• Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify required
• Proof of name change may be required if applicable
• Background check required within 6 months of start
• Education verification required
• Fingerprinting clearance required before start
• Physical exam required
• Annual fit test required
• Negative TB screening required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen required
• Flu vaccination, declination, or exemption required during flu season
• 2 professional references required
• Annual skills checklist required

Work Setting Notes

• Duties include blood gas testing, quality control, mechanical and non-invasive ventilation management, patient/family/staff education, and assisting with advanced procedures such as intubations, bronchoscopy, and tracheostomy
• Candidate may be asked to provide recommendations for plan of care and consult with nursing, ancillary, and medical staff