Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must hold a Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license.
• Previous NICU experience is required; candidates without NICU experience will not be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, including critical care experience.
• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients is required.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Schedule includes every other weekend, major holidays, and cross-campus coverage (including shifts from 6 AM to 6 PM at one campus).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including within the last year
• NICU experience
• 3 years of critical care experience
• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients
• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and education verification.
• Health documents including physical exam within 12 months, immunizations (TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap), and drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Compliance with facility-specific vaccination or declination policies (COVID-19, flu, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap).
• Pass required competency exams (medication, EKG/dysrhythmia as applicable).
• References: 2 within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.

Work Environment

• Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients.
• Cross-campus coverage required, including shifts at multiple locations.
• Shift hours may include 12-hour shifts (6 AM to 6 PM).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must have NICU experience clearly documented in their profile to be considered.
• Compliance with all background checks, health screenings, and certifications is mandatory before start date.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU and critical care backgrounds seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity trauma center environment.