NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory Therapist)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:15 AM – 7:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Position requires a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience.
• Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Must have Level IV NICU experience.
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator.
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies is required.
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks).
• On-call is not required.
• Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly.
• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Certifications (AHA approved only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification.
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive antibody titers (no exemptions).
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions).
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.
• Facility-specific requirements:

  • Must set up a Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
  • Completion of online modules prior to orientation.
  • Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist required.
  • Completion of competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date.
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required.
• Social Security card required if used for I9 verification.
• Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID required.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles receive a slightly reduced rate.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances before starting.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held.
• Color blind testing required only for phlebotomists (not applicable here).
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with NICU expertise seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.