Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First time travelers accepted)
• Experience:

  • Must have NICU Level 4 experience
  • Pediatric experience required
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Floating: Floating within scope required
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• State License (Connecticut) - can be pending but must be active to start

Additional Preferred/Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER candidates
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for psych positions (if applicable)

Documentation and Compliance

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport required
• Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide and statewide searches, sex offender registry, and OFAC sanctions list
• Education verification required
• Competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate (including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency if applicable)
• Annual mandatory trainings and competencies (Core Parts I-III, OSHA, HIPAA)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD
• Respiratory fit test required annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start and annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Pediatric medication calculation exam required for all RNs
• Confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and contractor checklist must be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (chest up, solid background)

Work Environment

• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking available

References and History

• Two professional references within the past 2 years, must have directly supervised the candidate
• Employment application including 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification for the last 7 years required

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with pediatric and NICU respiratory/neuro diagnostics experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut. First-time travelers are welcome.