Respiratory Therapist PICU/NICU
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU - Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for a travel contract position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Children's Hospital. The position requires weekend work generally every other weekend and block scheduling. No floating between units or on-call required.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year (PICU/NICU experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (1st timers accepted)

Required Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification

Required Licenses

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license valid in Texas

Special Requirements

• PICU and NICU experience mandatory
• Weekend availability (generally every other weekend)
• Block scheduling required
• No floating between units
• No on-call duties

Facility Highlights

• Children’s Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• 181 staffed beds
• Free parking available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • 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
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Skills Checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Facility-specific training modules via WorkRamp LMS, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for PICU and Respiratory Therapy
  • Annual regulatory modules for all caregivers
• Epic system training modules (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float policy acknowledgement required (may be required to float to nearby Providence facilities)
• No 48-hour shifts approved
• Prior travel experience not required; 1 year experience in specialty is mandatory

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with PICU/NICU experience looking for a pediatric-focused travel contract in Texas.