NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Birmingham, Alabama
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy (NICU)

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: Nights (7pm - 7am)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Hours: Every other to every third weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit Information

• Unit: 4th Floor Women’s NICU
• Number of Beds: 29 rooms (some accommodate multiples)
• Patient Population: Neonates 23 weeks gestation and older
• Patient Ratios: Two RTs on night shift
• Equipment Used:

  • Bunnell Jet Ventilators (required experience)
  • Hamilton C6 Ventilators (preferred)
  • F&P Heaters
  • Hamilton T1 Ventilators
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Alabama
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience working with high-risk patients

Additional Information

• Float Requirements: Coverage for high-risk deliveries
• Dress Code:

  • Scrubs color: Black
  • No long or false nails; only standard nail polish accepted

Summary

This travel RRT position is ideal for a respiratory therapist with at least 3 years of NICU experience, comfortable working night shifts in a Level 3 NICU environment, and skilled in managing complex ventilators including Bunnell Jet Ventilators. The role requires a team player who can cover high-risk deliveries and maintain a positive attitude.