Pediatric NICU Respiratory Therapist
Austin, Texas
3002-TX Dell Childrens Medical Center

RRT Night Shift

Location: Austin, Texas Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 18:30 - 07:00

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience: 2 years, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience working with NICU or PICU patients
• Valid driver's license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Submission Requirements

• Resume or profile
• At least two professional references, completed before the first assignment
• License/certificate verification, current, with primary source verification within 30 days before the start date
• Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually

Onboarding Requirements

• Respiratory therapy contract worker onboarding education attestation, completed after the pre-hire 6 hours and uploaded by the agency with the traveler's signature and date
• Respiratory therapy contract worker form, completed onsite by the facility
• Specialty exam, completed before the first assignment and updated every 3 years. Minimum score of 80% or the national benchmark, with 2 attempts allowed.
• Core competencies exam (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics), completed within one year of start and updated every 3 years. Minimum score of 80% or the national benchmark, with 2 attempts allowed.
• Disciplinary-action questionnaire, if applicable, uploaded with board documents and verification
• Badge photo: forward-facing headshot with a white or blue background, no alterations or filters
• Driver's license or state ID, not expired, showing front and back, with an address matching the file. If placed outside the home state of a compact license, the license address must match the compact license's home state.
• Criminal background check, including Social Security trace, OIG, and National Sex Offender searches, completed within 90 days of the first assignment and updated yearly
• EPLS check, run within 90 days of start
• Education verification, completed within 90 days of start. Diplomas are not accepted; official transcripts are required if verification fails.
• Employment verification for the past seven years, updated yearly, matching the resume or profile
• Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, provided at initial assignment and updated with each extension
• 11-panel drug screen, within 30 days before the first assignment and updated annually. Includes MRO review for prescriptions or negative-dilute results.
• Name change documentation, if applicable (optional)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: proof of two vaccines or a positive IgG titer. No declinations accepted. A negative titer requires two doses four weeks apart.
• Hepatitis B: proof of the 3-vaccine series or a signed declination
• Varicella: proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or healthcare provider verification of history. No declinations accepted. A negative result requires two doses four weeks apart.
• Tdap: valid for 10 years from administration. No declinations or attestations accepted.
• Influenza vaccine: required for the flu season from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Exemptions or declinations are accepted, but the candidate must wear a mask at all times.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA. The first PPD must be within 1 year and the second within 30 days of start, or a negative IGRA within 90 days of start. The TB questionnaire is updated annually. A positive result requires chest X-ray proof within the last year.
• Health statement or physical exam before the first assignment, updated annually
• Respirator fit test required for all travelers, updated annually. Preferred before start and can be completed onsite. PAPR fit tests are not completed onsite.