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Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Cedar Crest

$2,259-3,520/week

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$2,883/week

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Job info

Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner license
Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
RRT
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Pennsylvania fingerprints
Pennsylvania child abuse search
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results
Pennsylvania PATCH search results
Pennsylvania Medicheck search results
Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM check
HHS/OIG check
Education verification
Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
Employment application with 7 years of work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days
Fit test questionnaire
Affidavit for provisional employment
COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination
Flu vaccine or approved exemption
Physical exam
Drug screen
Respirator clearance
Photo for badge
Badge request form
State license verification
NURSYS verification
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
Pass/fail testing acknowledgement
EKG/dysrhythmia competency exam
Medication/pharmacology competency exam
Competency exam, where applicable

Scrubs provided
RTO, block, and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
Planned time off must not interfere with pre-start compliance requirements

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Allentown is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available in Allentown, and they can be found relatively easily, especially with the assistance of online rental platforms.

Transportation

Allentown is fairly car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on personal vehicles.

Demographics

Allentown is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The age range is fairly distributed, with a significant population of young professionals.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
Allentown has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Allentown offers a variety of activities, including a range of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, music venues, minor league sports, and outdoor attractions such as parks and gardens.

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