CRT Respiratory Therapist – NICU
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CRT NICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Role: Pediatric CRT with NICU experience
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule block
• On-Call: Not required
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED)
• Level IV NICU experience is a hard requirement
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Experience managing pediatric cardiac anomalies

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current North Carolina CRT license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Schedule published in 6-week blocks

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must have a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (may start with 2nd booster pending)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually, no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation

Documentation & Verification

• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists required
• Facility-specific online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Candidate must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience totaling at least 2 years
• NICU respiratory therapy experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Current PALS certification

Notes

• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are eligible
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with strong NICU and critical care backgrounds seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.