Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT – NICU)

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: (3) 12-hour shifts or (4) 12-hour night shifts
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (NICU level 4 experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Pediatric Experience: Required
• Floating: Floating within scope required
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Charting System: EPIC
• Uniform Color: Navy Blue

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, preferred NICU experience
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• State License (Connecticut) – Can be pending but must be active to start
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER candidates (if applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Competency Exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if applicable)
• Core Part I, II, III – Must be updated annually
• OSHA Mandatory Training – Must be updated annually
• HIPAA Competency – Expires annually

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, documenting ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory Fit Mask Test annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunization or positive titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Documentation and Verification

• Clear copy of Driver’s License or Passport
• Background Check within 30 days of start (7-year search including aliases, nationwide, statewide, sex offender, OFAC)
• Education Verification (Diploma may be used as placeholder)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State License verification within 30 days of start (permanent CT RN license required; temporary license may be allowed with approval)
• References: Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate
• Employment Application including 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps
• Skills Checklist updated within 1 year of start
• Work History Verification for last 7 years

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo)
• Confidentiality Agreement, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Contractor Checklist – must be signed prior to start
• Pediatric Medication Calculation Exam required for all RNs
• Flu Vaccine Exemption Forms (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Parking available (40 for 2 weeks, 80 for 4 weeks)
• Must be able to float within scope of practice
• Navy Blue scrub color required

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with NICU experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut, with supportive onboarding for first-time travelers.