NICU & Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Macon, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Primary role in Level 3 NICU.
• Must be proficient and able to function independently in critical care of neonates including:

  • Intubation (>22 weeks gestational age)
  • Obtaining arterial blood samples
  • Assisting in high-risk, low-volume bedside procedures
• Must also possess adult critical care skills including:

  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • Arterial line insertion
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within hospital and to nearby hospital as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required)
• RRT License required (CRT NOT accepted)

Certifications Required

• RRT License (mandatory)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE (required for NICU)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area

Licensure

• Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (RRT/CRT)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Holidays

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work two of them

Major Holidays Include:
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Health & Background Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of start (including education verification)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• TB Questionnaire required annually
• Other health documents as applicable

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for critical care and telemetry areas)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager decision
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof running)

This position offers a challenging role in a Level 3 NICU with opportunities to utilize both neonatal and adult critical care respiratory skills. Ideal for RRTs with at least 2 years of experience looking for a travel contract in Georgia.