Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location

• Durham, North Carolina

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)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks)

Patient Population

• Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED)
• Must have Level IV NICU experience
• Experience with high frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies

Required Certifications

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

Licensure

• Current North Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required (allow 2-4 weeks for processing)

Orientation

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9 verification)
• Background checks within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list
• Education verification from an accredited Respiratory Care program
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific documentation if history of positive PPD)
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with no exemptions accepted:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (1 vaccine or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months of start (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific competency exam
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held
• Completion of required online orientation modules prior to start
• Setup of a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance to access necessary systems and complete orientation
• Competency checklists (CBOs) to be completed within 3 weeks after start date

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Notes

• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are eligible
• No on-call requirement for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this NICU travel contract opportunity.