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Posted August 20, 2026

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)

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San Luis Obispo, CA, US Full Time
1987USD - 2230USD per week

Job Description

Job Description
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner – NICU (SEIU) (Contract) – 13 Weeks

Location: California 93405
Pay: $1,987 – $2,230/week
Schedule: Night Shift, 3x12s (rotating days; no set schedule)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Call: Occasional neonatal transport coverage


Position Summary & Responsibilities
  • Provide neonatal and critical care respiratory therapy

  • Perform neonatal intubation and ventilator management

  • Administer aerosol, oxygen therapy, and perform arterial blood gas draws

  • Document care, maintain charts, and complete EMR/charge records

  • Assist with equipment maintenance, specialty procedures, and staff training

  • Ensure compliance with ventilator and VAP bundles

  • Serve as a resource to physicians and staff on respiratory care interventions


Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)

  • Minimum 5 years critical care experience, with 2–3 years in NICU (Required)

  • Neonatal intubation experience (Required)

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (Required)

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required)

  • NBRC-RRT or CRT credential (Preferred)


Additional Information
  • Must comply with all vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)

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