Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory Therapist - NICU)

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

Position Overview

• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience required.
• Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Schedule includes 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block.
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Certifications required:

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

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required, no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist to be completed.
• Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access.

Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are considered.
• On-call shifts are not required.
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• Contract employees must complete competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held.

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with strong NICU and pediatric critical care backgrounds seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts and weekend requirements.