NICU Respiratory Therapist
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Macon, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Primary role in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential not accepted.
• Must be proficient and able to function independently in critical care of neonates including:

  • Intubation (>22 weeks gestational age)
  • Obtaining arterial blood samples
  • Assisting in high-risk, low-volume bedside procedures
• Must also possess adult critical care skills including:

  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • Arterial line insertion
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within hospital and to a nearby hospital as needed

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Level 3 NICU critical care (neonate)
• Proficiency in neonatal intubation (>22 weeks gestation)
• Proficiency in obtaining arterial blood samples
• Ability to assist with high-risk, low-volume bedside procedures in the NICU
• Adult critical care skills including intubation, airway management, and arterial line insertion

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Background check, education verification, and licensure verification required prior to start
• Drug screening and health documents (including immunizations and TB testing) required

Orientation & Training

• Orientation hours are proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Return to orientation (RTO) allowed up to 7 days if needed

Holiday Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Additional Requirements

• Must pass color blindness testing or alternative assessment related to blood collection tasks
• Annual verification of skills checklist and work history verification required
• References: 2 clinical references required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Physical exam within 12 months of start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment requiring advanced respiratory therapy skills in both neonatal and adult critical care. The role supports professional growth with acceptance of first-time travel therapists and a structured orientation process.