Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for a travel contract assignment. The role involves providing respiratory care across hospital floors with flexibility to support nursery and emergency room as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Neonate and Pediatric patients
• Current certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, day (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) rotations.
• Scheduling: Rotation schedule with variation based on department needs; flexible scheduling required.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirements: Yes.
• Floating: Required to float to hospital floors, nursery, and ER as needed.
• Patient Population: Neonate through adult (age range 0-100+).
• Special Equipment: Puritan Bennett 980 & 840 ventilators, LTV1200 ventilators available 24/7 for support.

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: 2 days.
• Dress Code: Scrubs in black or ceil blue; closed, non-skid shoes; minimal jewelry; groomed hair/beard (no beard if wearing N95 mask); follow hospital dress code policies for nail polish.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must be flexible with schedule to meet unit and patient care needs.
• Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible).
• Vehicle should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November–April.
• Complete and detailed work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type.
• Background checks, education verification, and various health and safety documents required prior to start.
• N95 fit testing required prior to assignment and updated annually.
• Flu, COVID, TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and other immunizations/vaccinations or declinations required as per facility policy.
• Must complete required online modules (EPIC, Cornerstone) prior to start.

Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification based on highest degree.
• Professional references and employment verification required.
• Various facility-specific forms and attestations must be completed timely.
• Physical exam within 12 months required.
• Drug testing required for New York placements.

Summary

This is a travel Respiratory Therapist position focused on NICU and pediatric/neonatal care with a 16-week contract in New York. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RT experience within the last year, neonatal/pediatric exposure, current NY license, and recent EPIC experience. Flexibility in scheduling and floating is essential. Comprehensive compliance with health, safety, and documentation requirements is mandatory.

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