PICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

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

Job Description

• Position requires a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience.
• Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Must have Level IV NICU experience.
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilators and oscillating ventilators.
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies is required.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only

Licensure

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina.

Schedule Requirements

• Must work 6 weekend shifts per schedule cycle (schedule published in 6-week blocks).
• No on-call requirement.

Orientation

• Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
• Social Security card (only if used for I9 verification).
• Background checks including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list.
• Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination), Polio vaccine or attestation.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor).
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually).
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist to be completed within 3 weeks after start.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if candidate does not have one.

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Completion of required online modules prior to orientation.
• Facility-specific first day instructions and orientation materials provided before start.
• Color blind testing required only for phlebotomists (not applicable here).
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/medication) administered at orientation (not required for RRTs).

Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are considered.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with NICU and critical care expertise seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.