Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Respiratory Therapist

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Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience.

• Experience with Cerner is preferred.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >60 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 6 months gap required between for Staff at Program: SimpliFi Program - Baptist Health UAB and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Baptist Health UAB.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: First-time travelers allowed with at least 2 years experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience. Two years in a level 3 NICU. Adult general and critical care. NICU ground transports and nitric oxide administration. Must be able to work independently in a level 3 NICU – could be the only NICU RRT on nights.

Preferred Skills/Experience: NICU transport experience preferred.

Required Credentials: CRT will be considered with at least 2 years of experience.

Special Requests: You can only have 1 active application for the same position (same unit & shift at the same facility). Example: if you apply for day shift, you can also apply for night shift on the same unit and facility, but you cannot apply for another day shift position on the same unit & facility. Up to 7 days off may be approved, excluding blackout dates: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 1/15; Valentine’s Day week: 2/10 – 2/17; Spring Break week; Easter Weekend: 3/30 – 3/31; Mother’s Day Weekend; Memorial Day week: 5/24 – 5/27; Father’s Day Weekend; Labor Day Weekend 9/2-9/4; Halloween: 10/30 – 10/31; Thanksgiving: 11/22 – 11/25; Christmas and New Year’s: 12/23-12/26; 12/31 – 1/1.

Unit Details: Uses Omnicell, Spacelabs, PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo, and Oscillator (3100A).

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Voluntary call. One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy.

Floating Requirements: Any like unit/patient location. NICU therapists will also work with adults.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 09/07/2026, 11/25/2026, 11/26/2026, 11/27/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/26/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 01/18/2027, 02/09/2027, 02/21/2027, 03/26/2027, 03/26/2027, 03/27/2027, 03/28/2027, 05/30/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/03/2027, 07/04/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 0

2 references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-07-20
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3