NICU Registered 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: 8 weeks
Start Date: December 22

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for NICU
• Number of Openings: 3
• Shift Options: (3) 12-hour shifts or (4) 12-hour night shifts
• Must work 1 holiday during the contract
• Floating within scope required
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Pediatric experience required
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Connecticut professional license (must match name on I-9)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER candidates
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for psych positions (if applicable)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Competency exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, ER)
• Core training parts I, II, and III (annual updates required)
• OSHA mandatory training (annual)
• HIPAA competency (annual)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD
• Respiratory fit test annually (specific mask brands accepted)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Documentation & Verification

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including 7-year search and alias checks
• Education verification (diploma acceptable as placeholder)
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps
• Work history verification for last 7 years
• Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year of start
• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background)
• Signed facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam

Additional Notes

• Parking available (40 for 2 weeks, 80 for 4 weeks)
• Truncated credentialing process available

This position is ideal for RRTs with NICU and pediatric experience looking for a short-term travel contract in Connecticut.