NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,307/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- or Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory Therapist)
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Position for a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience.
- Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
- Required to have Level IV NICU experience.
- Must have experience with high frequency jet ventilators and oscillating ventilators.
- Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies is necessary.
- 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 eligible.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including 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)
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Durham, NC
As a travel nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
- Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
- Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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