Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU - Travel Contract

Key Responsibilities Include: Provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal patients in the NICU Perform neonatal intubations and airway management Manage neonatal ventilators including high-frequency ventilation Administer surfactant therapy and other neonatal-specific treatments Monitor and assess neonatal respiratory status and blood gases Respond to neonatal resuscitations and codes Collaborate with neonatologists, nursing, and NICU care team Maintain accurate documentation per departmental standards Candidate Requirements: Required: Active California RCP license RRT credential from NBRC Minimum 2 years of NICU respiratory therapy experience Neonatal intubation proficiency required Current BLS and NRP certifications Preferred: NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential Level III NICU experience High-frequency ventilation experience Skills & Abilities: Expert-level neonatal respiratory assessment skills Proficient in neonatal intubation and airway management Comfortable working independently on night shift in high-acuity NICU Strong communication skills for family and interdisciplinary collaboration Calm under pressure during neonatal emergencies