NICU Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, Georgia
Memorial University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neonatal ICU

Location

• Savannah, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Weekly hours: 36

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient population: Neonatal and Pediatric ICU critical care patients
• Equipment used: Servo U & Drager VN500 ventilators, F&P Bubble CPAP, High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), High-Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV), Vaportherm, heliox therapy
• Documentation system: Epic
• Shift schedule: 7 PM, 12-hour shifts
• Dress code: Hunter Green uniform

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Ability to independently admit and manage ventilated patients in pediatric ICU settings using Servo-U ventilator
• Experience setting up and managing heliox therapy through invasive and non-invasive measures
• Proficiency with non-invasive ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience

Additional Information

• The hospital is a large, 612-bed facility with a Level I trauma center and the only children’s hospital in the region.
• Recognized for quality care with awards such as Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation.
• Supportive work environment with a family-like atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth.
• Savannah offers a unique blend of southern charm and cultural attractions, including a large historic district and several museums.

This position is ideal for experienced Neonatal or Pediatric ICU Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel assignment in a well-equipped, high-acuity environment.