Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
$2,538-2,742/weekMedical Solutions Allied will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend required
Specialty
- Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
- Pediatric experience required (NICU focus)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Connecticut
- Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
Clinical and Facility Information
- Charting system: EPIC
- Scrub color: Navy Blue
- Parking available (details not included here)
Compliance and Documentation Requirements
- Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide, statewide, sex offender, OFAC, and international if applicable; must be within 30 days of start and renewed annually
- Education verification required
- Competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate (including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency if applicable)
- Annual mandatory trainings including OSHA, HIPAA, Core Parts I-III
- Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, confirming ability to work full day without restrictions
- Respiratory fit mask test annually (specific mask brands accepted)
- Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination for:
- Tdap (within 10 years)
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; TB questionnaire if prior positive
- Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Two professional references within past 2 years, with direct supervision confirmation
- Employment application covering 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps
- Skills checklist updated annually
- Work history verification for last 7 years
Additional Notes
- Photo for badge required (chest up, solid background, no other persons)
- Confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam must be signed or completed prior to start
- Floating within scope of practice is required
- Local candidates accepted
This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NICU and pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in Connecticut with night shifts and a supportive facility environment.
Facility
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Pros
- MS6 staff is very team-motivated, the floor nurses work together incredibly well and make it easy to look forward to work. I cannot emphasize how important this is, and the difference it makes in a tough shift. - Ratios on the floor are typically 1:3-4, which can be busy but more than manageable. - There is a wide variety of diagnoses that we treat and the floor offers so many opportunities to learn about different populations and treatments. Many staff members have said that working on MS6 will set you up for success to work anywhere. - I started here as a new grad and am only leaving due to my family’s plan to move out of state. If I were to stay in CT, I would continue to work at Connecticut Children’s.
Cons
- Management on MS6 is not very good, and the PCA help is incredibly variable depending on which staff is working a shift. - There is a lot of broken equipment that you have to deal with. - Typically expected to float to other units every few weeks. - MS6 gets a lot of behavioral psych patients, which can be challenging.
- Childrens
- 187 beds
About Hartford, CT
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Hartford, CT here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hartford, CT, is slightly higher than the national average.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable standard of living for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 83°F, and the average low in winter is around 18°F, offering a true four-season experience.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hartford, CT, and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Hartford is car-friendly, with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail line connecting to nearby cities.
- Hartford has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal changes.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Hartford offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby areas.
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