NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Position Overview

• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
• Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Schedule includes 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block.
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county and alias searches, nationwide and international checks if applicable.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel test including THC within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive antibody titers.
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exam.
• Must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.

Notes

• First-time travelers are eligible to apply.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are considered.
• On-call shifts are not required.
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training may be provided onsite if not already held.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with strong NICU skills seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.