Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU)

Job Description

• Requires some experience in OB/Delivery/NICU.
• Shift: Variable (Nights or Days) depending on staffing needs.
• Traveler may float between units as needed.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Locals are accepted.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• On-call requirements and weekend requirements are unspecified.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 2 years of experience specifically in Respiratory Therapy within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RRT-NICU)
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in OB/Delivery/NICU settings
• OB Technician experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license for California.
• CPDH Certificate required for all Respiratory Therapists working in California.
• Certifications (verify per clinical track requirements):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Required Documents & Background Checks

• I9 Attestation
• Government-issued Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for Washington state OBRA search only)
• E-Verify Attestation
• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • Counties
  • Nationwide
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if Home Health)
  • International Background Search (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education Verification (3rd party) required.
• State-specific searches as applicable.
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination.
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
  • Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual medical clearance for respirator use).
  • Fit Mask test (annual, travel only).
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years.
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float between units.
• Must comply with float policy acknowledgment.
• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules prior to start and annually thereafter, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules (NICU/Respiratory)
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned
• Must complete Epic training modules as required.
• Passport-style badge photo required.

Facility Information

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Approximately 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Notes

• Weekend and on-call requirements are not specified.
• Block scheduling is at manager discretion.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Locals are accepted for this assignment.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in California with a reputable acute care hospital setting.