NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Position: 3 x 12 hour night shifts
• Unit: Very busy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) mandatory

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license valid in Massachusetts (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Specialty experience: Not specified, assume standard for NICU RRT roles (recommend minimum 1-2 years NICU or pediatric respiratory therapy experience)

Health and Safety Requirements

• N95 Fit Test completed within 365 days prior to start date and updated annually (no religious exemptions)
• Documentation of immunizations or immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, Sept 15 - April 30; no exemptions)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if >6 month break
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (strongly preferred)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
• Physician health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break
• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) attestation required

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• Criminal background checks including:

  • Massachusetts CORI check
  • National sex offender registry check
  • Exclusion list checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid)
• Social Security Number trace and education verification
• Submission of 2 recent professional references (minimum 1 supervisor or above)
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for extensions

Additional Notes

• A professional color photo (no selfies, no filters, plain background) taken within the last 6 months is required
• No fit testing can be done onsite; must be completed prior to start
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing will be considered
• Must comply with all onboarding and submission documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced NICU respiratory therapists seeking a long-term travel assignment in a high-acuity neonatal setting.