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Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

$1,842-2,214/week

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RRT PICU

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Durham, North Carolina
13-week assignment
Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
36 hours per week
Targeted start dates: 11/2 or 11/16
First-timer OK
Local candidates OK
Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per schedule
Orientation is bi-weekly

Required Qualifications

Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Experience working with NICU Level 4 patients
Experience working with PICU patients
Experience in a Critical Care setting
Experience in an Emergency Department setting
Experience with High frequency jet ventilator
Experience with Oscillating Ventilator
Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
Flu vaccine required with no exemptions or declinations accepted
Must pass EKG/Telemetry exam onsite

Preferred

None stated

Additional Notes

On-call: not applicable
Local rate applies within 75 miles
Contract schedule is published in 6-week blocks

Facility

Duke University Hospital

4.2rating(203 reviews)

10 nurses recommend working with Duke University Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
940 beds

ADDRESS2301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710

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About Durham, NC

As a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Durham, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.

Transportation

Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.

Demographics

Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.

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