NICU Respiratory Therapist
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
$2,467-2,786/weekMedical Solutions Allied will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Job Description
- Position requires Pediatric experience.
- Floating within scope of practice is required.
- Charting system used: EPIC.
- Scrub color: Navy Blue.
- Parking available (details provided upon hire).
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Connecticut.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner within the last year.
- Experience working with Pediatric patients, including Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience.
Facility
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Pros
- MS6 staff is very team-motivated, the floor nurses work together incredibly well and make it easy to look forward to work. I cannot emphasize how important this is, and the difference it makes in a tough shift. - Ratios on the floor are typically 1:3-4, which can be busy but more than manageable. - There is a wide variety of diagnoses that we treat and the floor offers so many opportunities to learn about different populations and treatments. Many staff members have said that working on MS6 will set you up for success to work anywhere. - I started here as a new grad and am only leaving due to my family’s plan to move out of state. If I were to stay in CT, I would continue to work at Connecticut Children’s.
Cons
- Management on MS6 is not very good, and the PCA help is incredibly variable depending on which staff is working a shift. - There is a lot of broken equipment that you have to deal with. - Typically expected to float to other units every few weeks. - MS6 gets a lot of behavioral psych patients, which can be challenging.
- Childrens
- 187 beds
About Hartford, CT
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Hartford, CT here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hartford, CT, is slightly higher than the national average.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable standard of living for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 83°F, and the average low in winter is around 18°F, offering a true four-season experience.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hartford, CT, and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Hartford is car-friendly, with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail line connecting to nearby cities.
- Hartford has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal changes.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Hartford offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby areas.
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