PICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications (AHA approved):

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security Card (if used for I9 verification)
• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace, County, Alias, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive antibody titers, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist (CBO) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a facility-specific Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist must be current and complete
• Completion of required online orientation modules prior to start

Notes

• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are eligible
• No on-call requirement for this position
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with strong NICU and critical care skills seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.