NICU Respiratory Therapist
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Cedar Crest

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in both neonatal and pediatric units depending on facility needs.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a Level 3 or higher NICU or a minimum of 1 year PICU experience.
• Minimum 2 years of overall experience required.
• First-time travelers are accepted (prior travel experience NOT required).
• No on-call duties.
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be approved by the facility.
• Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) schedules.

Required Qualifications

• License: State Respiratory Therapist license required (RRT).
• Certifications:

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years total experience in specialty.
• At least 1 year experience in Level 3 or higher NICU or PICU.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification for highest level of education.
• State-specific searches including Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search, PATCH, and Medicheck within required timeframes.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test for respirator use (required annually).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series; declinations not accepted)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required unless declination accepted under specific conditions.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (passing score 88%, 3 attempts allowed).
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication required for RNs and LVNs (not applicable here but noted for reference).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and other facility-specific acknowledgments required.

References and Documentation

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be medically cleared annually for respirator use via RespSafety virtual questionnaire.
• Photo ID and badge requirements apply for new candidates starting after specified dates.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Schedule includes every other week and every other holiday off.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with NICU or PICU experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Pennsylvania. First-time travelers are welcome.