Travel Allied (Respiratory Therapist) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: Must have 2 years overall experience, and 1 of those years full-time experience in a large hospital PICU (strongly prefer level 1 pediatric trauma center). Medication Delivery Systems, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Medication Administration, Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide (INo), Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Tobramycin, Oxygen therapy, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Trach collar, Ventilator Management, BiPAP, CPAP, High frequency oscillator, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Chest Physiotherapy, Chest Physiotherapy: Vest, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Nebulizer, Cold, Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Intubation Assist, Oscillating Ventilator, Pressure/Volume Ventilator, Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Extubation, Intubation Assist, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, Work Settings, Pediatric Critical Care, and Additional Skills, See special equipment.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Prefers close to 2 year's experience. Teaching Hospital Experience. Nasal airway placement*.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend Coverage: Every Other. Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract: Could be asked to work additional weekends- will be scheduled based on unit needs.

Floating Requirements: CTICU, NICU, H8A (pulmonary), Core (general/ED). Floating is a requirement for most positions and a point of emphasis for Nationwide, travelers must be prepared to float to different units depending on the assignment.