Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal ICU
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in Adult Critical Care, PICU, and NICU settings.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Providing quality patient care in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
  • Performing blood gas lab procedures and diagnostic testing.
  • Obtaining, analyzing, and recording blood gas results.
  • Quality control and preventative maintenance on blood gas equipment.
  • Managing mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Acting as a consultant to nursing, ancillary, and medical staff regarding respiratory care.
  • Recommending plans of care to improve patient outcomes.
  • Educating patients, families, staff, and physicians.
  • Assisting with advanced procedures such as intubations, bronchoscopy, and tracheostomy.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• BCLS certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• ALS (Advanced Life Support).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Adult Critical Care, PICU, and NICU.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• I9 and E-Verify documentation required.
• Education verification and accreditation confirmation as applicable.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start, signed by DO, MD, NP, APRN, or PA.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Annual fit mask test with approved mask models (3M 1860 Regular or Small).
• Required immunizations and/or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer).
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination).
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON lab only) within 6 months or chest X-ray if prior positive.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
  • COVID vaccination preferred (for tracking purposes).
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• State-specific fingerprinting (Florida AHCA Level II) required for clinical professionals.
• Two professional references from within the last 2 years.

Facility-Specific Training and Modules (must be completed online prior to start)

• Clinical/Online Orientation Module
• Annual Risk Management Course Module
• General Compliance & Ethics Training Module
• Code of Conduct Module
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Education Module
• Preventing & Reporting Workplace Harassment Module
• ER (Emergency Room) and Nursing specific modules such as:

  • Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
  • Handling Hazardous Drugs
  • Clinical Reference Guides
  • Dysphagia and Aspiration Precautions
  • Stroke and Stroke Core Measures Review
  • Nurses' Guide to Safely Administering IV Medication
  • End of Life Module
  • Procedural Sedation Adults and Pediatrics Course
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Course (for OR and Perioperative areas)
  • Formaldehyde Course (for OR and Perioperative areas)
  • Laser Safety Module (OR Nurses only)
  • PPE Donning and Doffing for COVID-19 Module and Attestation (Nursing and Respiratory)

Additional modules may be required depending on the role and unit.

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport-style, white background, color photo).
• All certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of the start date.
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete required documentation prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU and PICU expertise seeking a travel contract in Florida.