Respiratory Therapist - NICU (RRT or CRT)

Respiratory Therapist NICU (RRT or CRT)

Location : Gulf Stream, Florida

Schedule : Full-Time 7 : 00 PM 7 : 30 AM (Night Shift)

Department : Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Bonus : Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist with a passion for neonatal and critical care? Join our dedicated team in Gulf Stream, FL, where you ll work in a high-acuity NICU environment providing life-sustaining respiratory care to our most vulnerable patients newborns and premature infants.

Position Overview

As a NICU Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care to neonates in a Level III or higher NICU setting. You ll collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, and other pediatric specialists during the night shift to support optimal outcomes for critically ill infants.

Key Responsibilities

Administer neonatal respiratory therapy, including CPAP, mechanical ventilation, surfactant administration, and aerosolized medications

Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation

Monitor respiratory function and adjust ventilator settings based on clinical assessment

Maintain and operate neonatal respiratory equipment in accordance with hospital protocols

Respond to neonatal codes and assist with intubation and advanced airway management

Document therapy sessions, changes in patient condition, and progress toward care goals

Collaborate with the NICU care team to ensure individualized, family-centered care plans

Why Join Us?

Generous sign-on bonus (up to $25,000)

Specialized NICU training and professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive NICU team with a strong emphasis on patient safety and family support

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options

Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in a coastal South Florida location