NICU Respiratory Therapist
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Weekend every other week
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (Unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications: RRT required (CRT not accepted)
• Clinical Screening: Candidate will be reviewed for clinical fit before final decision
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work: If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if two, work both; if three, work two of the holidays
• Major Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate
• Orientation Hours: Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Required Documents and Compliance

• Identification: Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• Education Verification: Degree related to specialty must be verified; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• State License Verification: Must be licensed in Georgia, verified within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required for RRTs)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable)
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within last 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Orientation and onboarding requirements are strict; delays in compliance can delay start date.
• The facility accepts first-time travelers and locals at the same rate.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, holding an active RRT license in Georgia, who is comfortable working weekend shifts every other week in a NICU setting. Prior travel experience is not required.