Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location

• Boston, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts
• Shifts rotate every other weekend
• 50/50 rotation between day (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) shifts, with attempts to limit day/night rotation within the same week unless requested

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics with focus on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Required Experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 1 year of experience in PICU or Pediatric CVICU
• No prior travel experience required

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) not accepted)
• Massachusetts state license pending is acceptable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended based on pediatric setting (implied by specialty)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for extended assignments (13+ weeks) in certain pediatric intensive care units

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Proof of name change documentation if applicable
• Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) release form required within 60 days of start date
• Comprehensive background check including 10-year criminal history, SSN trace, and federal/state sanctions; must be initiated within 24 hours of booking
• Respiratory Safety clearance required for all travelers, including completion of a virtual questionnaire reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional; facility-specific fit testing completed onsite
• Verification of professional certification (e.g., NBRC for Respiratory Therapists) within 30 days prior to start
• Employment application with 10-year work history; explanations required for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last three places of employment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within one year of start date, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or registered medical examiner; must state cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and/or titers required prior to start:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Varicella: proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: series completion or declination with signed documentation
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: valid vaccination record (Tdap preferred)
  • Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test or chest X-ray within required timeframe; TB questionnaire if applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (August 1 - March 31); documentation must be submitted by November 14
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months (instant acceptable); not required for Advanced Practice Nurses (APN)

Onboarding and Documentation

• Completion of onboarding packet approximately two weeks prior to start
• Submission of facility-specific forms including data collection, background check consent, and flu exemption forms as applicable
• Candidates must complete required Smartsheet attestations for flu and COVID vaccinations if vaccinated outside the facility
• Timely submission of all required documentation is critical to avoid delays or removal from assignment

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists with pediatric critical care expertise to work in a dynamic hospital environment on a travel contract basis.