Job Description:

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist specializing in NICU, Respiratory, and Neuro Diagnostics in Anchorage, Alaska. This 13-week contract offers 12-hour night shifts with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, making it an ideal fit for experienced professionals. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team across various units including PICU, CCU, and FBS, with opportunities to float within scope to meet facility needs. Your duties will include managing advanced respiratory therapies such as Servo U- V60 and HFNC, supporting high-acuity patients, and adhering to rigorous certification standards like ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS. The setting is a 152-bed acute care hospital that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and patient safety. This role is perfect for those with at least 4 years of experience, including PICU, NICU, or Adult ICU backgrounds. First-timers are not accepted, and a valid Alaska license is required prior to start.

Weather:

Around this time of year, Anchorage typically experiences mild, cool weather with clear skies and long daylight hours. It’s an excellent season for enjoying outdoor activities and scenic views of the surrounding mountains and waterways.

Fun Things To Do:

• Anchorage Museum: Explore regional art, history, and culture
• Kincaid Park: Enjoy scenic hiking and wildlife sightings
• Day Trip to Whittier: Visit the stunning harbor and take a scenic train ride through the mountain tunnels
• Day Trip to Seward: Experience glaciers, marine wildlife, and coastal scenery on a wildlife cruise
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: View native wildlife up close in a natural setting

Job Specifics:

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Shift: 12-hour nights, 19:00 – 07:00
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours (guaranteed 40 hours including additional scheduled hours for breaks and lunches)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave