NICU Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - NICU

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. Candidates must have strong expertise in pediatric critical care, NICU, and emergency department settings.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and emergency department (ED) settings.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level IV NICU experience (hard stop requirement)
• Experience with high frequency jet ventilator and oscillating ventilator
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies

Licensure

• Current North Carolina Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in hand

Patient Age Group

• Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts required: 6 weekend shifts per schedule
• Schedule published in 6-week blocks
• On-call not required

Orientation

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Important Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification from accredited respiratory care program
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Level IV NICU experience (hard stop requirement)
• Experience with high frequency jet ventilator
• Experience with oscillating ventilator

Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 75 miles are considered
• Candidate must set up required guest accounts prior to clearance
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required at orientation

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with NICU expertise looking for a travel contract in North Carolina.