Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT-NICU

UNIT DETAILS: CRT not accepted - The care provided by the Respiratory Care Services Department includes any services involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function, the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, the assessment of treatment effectiveness, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities with the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory Care Practitioners attend all high-risk c-sections and high-risk deliveries to effectively manage the neonate's airway according to Neonatal Protocol. Respiratory Care Practitioners attend all resuscitations and are responsible for the patient's airway and providing ventilatory support. Ventilatory care is provided by the Respiratory Care Services Department in the Emergency Department, ICU/CCU, PACU and the level III nursery. All care is provided upon the supervision of a licensed physician. Patient care decisions are made based upon patient assessment data and analysis of diagnostic information. WEEKEND: Every Other CALL: None FLOATING: Within facility/scope of practice as needed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years - Unit accepts first time travelers CLINICAL SCREEN: Once candidate has signed and confirmation sent, manager has 48H to review the profile/confirmation and determine if unit/schedule/expertise fit. *Aya Offer only available if clinical pass within RTO guidelines + meets specific facility requirements. RTO: MAX 7 days HOLIDAYS: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays. Major Holidays are listed below: Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving/Black Friday Christmas Eve/Christmas Day New Years Eve/New Years Day COMPLIANCE: FULL compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule Locals accepted - same rate Please Note: Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours is determined by contract length (ex 8hrs for 8 week assignment; 10hrs for 10 week assignment)