NICU Respiratory Therapist
Brandon, FL
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, Brandon, FL. The role supports a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by providing respiratory care to critically ill neonates and attending high-risk deliveries. Responsibilities include ventilator management, surfactant administration, blood gas interpretation, and Nitric Oxide administration in a collaborative clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience required. Candidates with 35 years of Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience may also be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: STABLE certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Provide respiratory care coverage for a 36-bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  • Attend high-risk deliveries.
  • Manage conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation.
  • Perform surfactant administration, blood gas acquisition and interpretation, and Nitric Oxide administration.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, critical-thinking ability, independence, and attention to detail.
  • Work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with facility employees.
  • Utilize ventilators, high-frequency oscillators, Nitric Oxide delivery equipment, and Vapotherm systems.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits