Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric and NICU

Schedule

This is a 13-week contract position with a night shift schedule from 19:00 to 07:30, working 3 shifts per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in critical care. The therapist will float between pediatric units and NICU and may occasionally float to adult units on the main campus. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in various respiratory care procedures and patient management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood gas analysis and manage ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula.
• Provide respiratory care during code responses and in-house transports.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy (PT) and assist with intubations.
• Manage tracheostomy care and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• A minimum of 1.5 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Active New Jersey License is required.
• Certifications: BLS and NBRC required; advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be obtained onsite.

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
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• 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!