NICU and Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift 3x12-hour schedule (07:00 - 19:30).

Job Description

The Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist will provide care to newborns and children requiring respiratory support. This role involves working in both neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and pediatric intensive care units (PICU) based on the facility's needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high-risk deliveries.
• Manage various respiratory therapies, including CPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform intubation and extubation procedures, including direct intubation for neonates.
• Implement pulmonary hygiene strategies to support patient recovery.
• Perform capillary blood gas assessments.
• Provide care for tracheostomy patients and address related complications.
• Support high-frequency ventilation techniques and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level 3 NICU or PICU.
• State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Certifications in RRT, BLS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS required.
• Travelers with prior experience are encouraged, but first-time travelers will be accepted.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!