Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)

Job Description & Requirements


Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)


StartDate: 3/31/2025
Available Shifts: 12 D
Pay Rate: $1815.59 - $1989.42



RRT - Adult/ NICU needed asap for 13 weeks
12 hour shifts, rotating weekends. Early shifts start at 6am to 630pm. There is also 2 on call shifts per week.
Provide comprehensive therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Administer care under the direction of ordering physicians and under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director. Possess and demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas of respiratory care for the adult, pediatric and newborn patient. Have a working knowledge of Pulmonary Function Studies and the administration of testing. Assist in the orientation and training of new clinical staff to familiarize them to the administration of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment. Be involved with community education and development.
Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care.

Experience: Must have at least 5 years of newborn/NICU experience and at least 3 years experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.

Licenses/Certification: Current BLS/ACLS and NRP certifications. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. Member of the American Academy of Respiratory Care (AARC).

***Housing Reimbursement - At the end of the successfully completed assignment, the RT may submit receipts for the cost of housing while in Gunnison to be reimbursed for up to $600 per month for the length of the assignment."


Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult
Experience: 3 years
Licenses: RT-CO
Certifications: RRT-National Board for Respiratory Care(Copy needed); BLS(Copy needed); ACLS(Copy needed); NRP(Copy needed)
AND
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Experience: 5 years
On Call: $2 - 1 hr min
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in last 1 year

Job Benefits


Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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