Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital
$2,146-2,456/weekAmerican Traveler will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Job Overview
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
- Hours per week: 36
- Contract length: 18 weeks
- First-timers accepted: Yes
- Floating: May float within scope to an adult respiratory therapy unit as needed
Schedule Expectations
- Weekends are required as needed by the unit
- Must work 2 of 3 holiday bundles
- Requests for time off greater than 7 days need approval
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Mexico
- Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
Skills Needed
- NICU respiratory care
- Pediatric critical care
- Endotracheal tube suctioning and extubation
- Nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning
- Oropharyngeal suctioning
- Sputum specimen collection
- Tracheostomy suctioning
- Pulmonary toileting
- ABG interpretation
Compliance and Onboarding
- Valid non-local driver’s license
- Social Security card
- Background check
- Fingerprinting
- Education verification
- Physical exam within 1 year before start
- Fit mask clearance within 1 year before start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year before start
- TB questionnaire
- Drug screen within 30 days before start
- Flu vaccination or documentation on file before start
- COVID vaccine documentation or declination, if applicable
- Two professional references within 3 years of hire
- Complete application with at least 3 years of work history
- Skills checklist
- Work history verification
- Traveler compliance form
- Welcome PowerPoint acknowledgement
- Background registration
- Emergency contact form
- Cerner training attestation may be completed if the clinician has Cerner experience
Additional Notes
- No locals within 100 miles
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- OT applies after 48 hours on all contracts
- Parking is free
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
7 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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