Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Covington, Georgia
Piedmont Newton Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Covington, Georgia

Assignment Details

• Travel/contract role
• 12-week assignment
• Night shift, 3x12 hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend
• No call
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Locals accepted

Unit / Role Overview

• Must be able to work in all critical care areas, including NICU, adult ICU, ED, and basic floor therapy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience

Compliance / Start Requirements

• Full compliance required before start
• Background check must be complete before start
• Education verification required
• Photo ID required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required
• TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen required
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• References required
• Skills checklist required
• Work history verification required

Scheduling Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, it must be worked
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, both must be worked
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, two must be worked

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Clinical review is required before final manager decision
• RTO maximum: 7 days