Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

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

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

Job Requirements

• Credentials:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required (CRT not accepted)
  • Pending Massachusetts license acceptable
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Experience:

  • 2-3 years of experience in respiratory therapy
  • At least 1 year experience in PICU or Pediatric CVICU
  • Prior travel experience is NOT required

• Schedule:

  • 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts (3x12s)
  • No 4x12 shifts offered
  • Every other weekend required
  • 50/50 rotation between day and night shifts, with some flexibility to limit rotation or offer straight nights for strong candidates

Certifications & Competencies Required

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required if assignment extends past 13 weeks
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – preferred for NICU
  • CHEMO certification (if applicable to Oncology)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for L&D (AWHONN preferred)
  • Verification of professional certification (e.g., NBRC for Respiratory Therapists)
  • State license verification within 30 days of start date
  • NURSYS verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

• Competencies:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LPNs, not required for APNs)
  • Competency Exam (not required for APNs)

• Other:

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Psych and Behavioral Health positions

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start
  • Includes aliases, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, federal and state sanctions, Medicaid exclusions, and more
  • International background checks if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S. in last 10 years
  • Background checks must be started within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates
  • EEC Background Check Consent Form required for Behavioral Health and Psych positions

• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or DC
  • Immunizations and tests required prior to start:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required, no declinations accepted)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual requirement)
    • TB Questionnaire if past positive PPD
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B – proof of series and/or declination
    • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (must be current season)
    • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption (initial series required; seasonal vaccine preferred but not mandatory)
  • 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (not required for APNs)
  • RespSafety Clearance required for all travelers (facility-specific fit testing done onsite)

Additional Notes

• Proof of name change required if documents are under different names
• Application must include 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references required from two of the last three employers
• Skills checklist specific to the unit and scope of practice within one year prior to start date
• Onboarding packet to be completed approximately 2 weeks prior to start date

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a pediatric critical care environment with a reputable healthcare system in Boston. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic schedule and meet all credentialing, certification, and health requirements prior to assignment start.