Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU)

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for a travel contract assignment. The role involves providing respiratory care across hospital floors with flexibility to support nursery and emergency room as needed.

Required Qualifications

• License: New York State Respiratory Therapist license or proof of application with applied date at time of submission (NY licensing process takes 6-8 weeks).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience required.
• Specialty Experience: At least some experience or exposure to neonatal/pediatric population; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EMR Experience: EPIC experience within the past 2 years is mandatory.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Work Details

• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, day (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) rotations.
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling with every other weekend required; no block schedules.
• Orientation: 2 days.
• Floating: Required to float to hospital floors, nursery, and ER as needed.
• Patient Population: Neonate to adult (age range 0-100+).
• Equipment: Experience with Puritan Bennett 980 & 840, LTV1200 ventilators.
• Dress Code: Scrubs in black or ceil blue; closed, non-skid shoes; minimal jewelry; groomed hair/beard (no beard for N95 mask fit).

Additional Requirements & Information

• Reliable personal or rental vehicle transportation required (public transportation not accessible).
• Must comply with hospital dress code and infection control policies.
• Documentation system: EPIC; Medication system: Pyxis.
• Background checks, education verification, and multiple health and safety documents required prior to start.
• Must complete required facility-specific modules and trainings before assignment start.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required.
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and annually.
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season.
• Physical exam within 12 months required.
• Drug testing required for New York facilities.

Patient Care Environment

• Trauma Level 2 hospital.
• Teaching facility.
• Patient care involves neonates through adults.

Notes

• Assignment duration up to 16 weeks.
• Flexible schedule to meet unit and patient care needs.
• Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days.
• All clinical work history must be detailed including bed count, EMR, and facility type.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience looking for a travel contract in New York with a reputable health network.