Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2060 per week.

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Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2060 per week.

Chapel Hill, NC
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Trusted seeks an experienced respiratory therapist for travel assignment in pediatric units. Provides airway, ventilator management, procedures, and transport. Flexible hours, with focus on advanced respiratory care, including arterial punctures, extubations, and NICU/PICU work.

Requirements

  • License required after submission
  • Oscillatory vent experience
  • Respiratory Therapy degree
  • BLS certification
  • Flexible to float units

Qualifications

  • Graduation from accredited program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • 2 charge/lead references
  • Ability to work with NICU/PICU
  • Experience with Epic preferred

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <60 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• No current placement allowed at Program: RightSourcing Program - UNC Health.

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: - Oscillatory vent experience required within 5 years.

Required Credentials: - Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Unit Details: - Provides airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures and treatments. - Performs bedside pulmonary function testing, arterial punctures/ABGs, tracheostomy care and tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations, and ventilator setup, monitoring, and weaning using specialized ventilator modes. - May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals and perform advanced procedures per protocol, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and blood glucose monitoring. - ECMO not required for this assignment.

Shift & Scheduling: - On-call 1 weekend per 6 weeks. - 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks. - Must be available on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. - Flexible contract hours: 48 per week available.

Floating Requirements: - Must be able to work with NICU, PICU, and similar units.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Day
  • Contract Date: Start ASAP
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3

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