Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (CRT NICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7pm-7am), weekdays, some weekends, float
Facility may consider 4x10 shifts (discuss at interview)

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Work: Required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• On-call: None
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75-100 mile radius
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 72-80 hours per pay period

Types of Cases

• Critical Care
• General Care
• Adults and/or Pediatrics

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, no pending certs allowed
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, no pending certs allowed
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for Pediatrics, AHA only, no pending certs allowed
• NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support) - Required for Pediatrics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - May be required for L&D, NICU, Mother/Baby (verify with unit)

Required Licenses

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) for West Virginia
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Primary source verification of state license must be completed within 30 days of start
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender search, and others as per facility policy

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small or Regular, Aura 9205) required; onsite fit testing may be accommodated
• Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required
• Hepatitis B vaccination or documented immunity required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titers required
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a full panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty
• References: 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the last year
• Orientation: Every other Tuesday; 2-day orientation (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Facility uses Cerner for charting
• Scrubs provided
• Free parking for travelers
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be submitted two weeks prior and approved by manager
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for nursing only (not applicable here)

Notes

• Floating to sister facilities is required as needed
• Block scheduling is open to accommodation but not guaranteed
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with a diverse patient population including adults and pediatrics in critical and general care settings.