NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

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

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (First-timer OK)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks)
• On-Call Requirement: Not applicable

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NC RRT licensure (must have or be able to obtain within 2-4 weeks)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level IV NICU experience (hard stop requirement)
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies

Orientation and Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccines or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application with 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered
• Candidate must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Candidate must comply with facility-specific onboarding and documentation deadlines

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with strong NICU and pediatric critical care experience who are comfortable working weekends and meeting strict certification and compliance requirements.