NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

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

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist with NICU Experience
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (First-timers OK)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per schedule (schedule published in 6-week blocks)
• On-Call: Not applicable

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NC RRT licensure (must have NC RRT license in hand; processing takes 2-4 weeks)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level IV NICU experience (hard stop requirement)
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Flu vaccination required; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive antibody titers required (no exemptions)
• Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and others as applicable
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months, at least one supervisor
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered
• First-time travelers are welcome
• No on-call requirement
• Flu vaccine is mandatory with no exemptions allowed

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU and pediatric critical care backgrounds seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.