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<ul><li><b>Title:</b> Respiratory Therapist: $1830/Week</li><li><b>Location:</b> San Antonio TX</li><li><b>Contract: </b>13 Weeks</li><li><b>Shift</b>: Night Shift 630 PM to 700 AM</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>RRT or CRT</li><li>Active Texas RCP License</li><li>BLS ACLS PALS NRP</li><li>Minimum 6 months NICU or PICU experience</li></ul><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Provide respiratory care to NICU and PICU patients</li><li>Manage ventilators and non invasive respiratory support</li><li>Administer nebulizer treatments and airway clearance therapies</li><li>Perform ABG collection and monitoring</li><li>Assist with intubation and emergency procedures</li><li>Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments</li><li>Operate equipment such as HFNC BiPAP and ventilators</li><li>Document patient care in EMR accurately</li><li>Collaborate with physicians nurses and care team</li><li>Follow all safety and hospital protocols</li></ul><p>Job Types: Contract, Temporary</p><p>Pay: From $1,830.00 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: On the road</p>

Respiratory Therapist: $1830/Week

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Apr 6, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience, including NICU or PICU background, for a night shift travel assignment at a children's hospital in Indiana.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a children's hospital in Indiana</li><li>
Home unit (NICU, PICU, or general Peds) will be assigned upon arrival based on facility need</li><li>
Primary placement in Labor &amp; Delivery (L&amp;D)</li><li>
May float between PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital</li><li>
Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00&ndash;07:00</li><li>
Every other weekend required</li><li>
Uses Cerner for charting</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active Indiana RN license required; Indiana temporary license accepted if candidate has applied for both temp and permanent</li><li>
Indiana state license required if applicable</li><li>
Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP (NRP can be obtained upon offer if not yet held)</li><li>
PALS preferred</li><li>
Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA</li><li>
Minimum 18 months to 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required</li><li>
Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required</li><li>
NICU or PICU experience required</li><li>
L&amp;D experience required</li><li>
Level 1 adult facility experience also considered</li><li>
Cerner charting experience required</li><li>
AHA or RQI certifications accepted and must be current</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>
Local candidates are accepted for this Allied position</li><li>
Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays</li><li>
Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved</li><li>
Former permanent or PRN employees of this facility must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler</li><li>
Candidates must confirm comfort with the every other weekend requirement prior to consideration</li></ul></div>

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Apr 6, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of experience for a PICU position at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Alaska.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Acute care Magnet-designated hospital with 152 staffed beds</li><li>
PICU unit with floating required within scope to CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PCU, and FBS</li><li>
High-acuity patient population including trauma, PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy cases</li><li>
Patient ratio of 1:4</li><li>
Shift assignment (days or nights) will be determined upon start based on facility need; day shift runs 7:00&ndash;19:00 and night shift runs 19:00&ndash;7:00, both 3x12-hour shifts</li><li>
Every other weekend required</li><li>
No on-call required</li><li>
Charting in Cerner (experience preferred)</li><li>
Specialized equipment includes Servo U, V60, and HFNC</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Current RRT credential required</li><li>
Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience required</li><li>
PICU, NICU, and adult ICU experience preferred</li><li>
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, NRP, PALS</li><li>
CRT certification required</li><li>
Compact license accepted at time of consideration, but an active Alaska (AK) state license is required prior to start for this acute specialty position &mdash; license required if applicable</li><li>
Prior travel assignment experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered</li><li>
Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide respiratory therapy services across high-acuity settings including PICU, NICU, and Level 2 ER/Trauma</li><li>
Operate and manage specialized ventilatory equipment including Servo U, V60, and HFNC</li><li>
Any color or pattern scrubs are acceptable</li><li>
No cost for parking; travelers are encouraged to use the nearby parking structure</li><li>
2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration</li><li>
Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration</li><li>
All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration</li></ul></div>

Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of pediatric and PICU experience for a night shift travel contract at a children's hospital in Temple, TX.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Children's hospital inpatient setting, pediatric cardiopulmonary unit</li><li>
General pediatrics and PICU patient population</li><li>
Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM &ndash; 7:00 AM</li><li>
3x12-hour shifts per week</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Associate's degree or higher in a related field required</li><li>
Minimum 4 years of experience in general pediatrics and PICU required</li><li>
Required certifications: RRT, RCP, BLS (AHA only), and PALS</li><li>
Preferred certification: NRP</li><li>
Active TX license required (if applicable)</li><li>
Two professional references required for consideration</li><li>
Flu shot required; no exemptions granted</li><li>
DOB and SSN required for consideration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Administers respiratory care services including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medications, airway clearance, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and bedside spirometry per physician orders</li><li>
Responds to emergency situations requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation</li><li>
Reviews physician orders, interprets diagnostic results, and implements approved protocols based on the patient's clinical condition</li><li>
Assesses patient response to therapy and provides instruction on the use of respiratory care equipment</li><li>
Documents all treatments, therapies, and associated charges accurately</li><li>
Child-friendly scrubs in any color are acceptable</li><li>
Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local travelers are accepted</li><li>
Candidates who have previously worked as permanent employees at any Baylor facility should contact American Traveler to verify eligibility prior to consideration</li></ul></div>

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 4x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 48 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: May 11, 2026</li><li>
Length: 12 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of pediatric experience for a NICU-focused travel assignment in Cleveland, OH.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Work in a NICU, PICU, and CVICU setting with a pediatric patient population</li><li>
High-acuity Level 4 NICU care environment</li><li>
May float to satellite NICU and pediatric rehab locations in the greater Cleveland area</li><li>
Day shift, 7:00 AM &ndash; 7:30 PM</li><li>
Schedule is 3x12 or 4x12 hours per week</li><li>
12-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Current Ohio RRT license required &mdash; must be in hand prior to consideration</li><li>
Active NBRC credential required</li><li>
Current certifications required: BLS, Advanced NRP, and PALS</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of experience in PEDS, PICU, and/or NICU required</li><li>
Level 4 NICU experience required</li><li>
A valid driver's license and Social Security card are required for consideration</li><li>
Two professional references required for consideration</li><li>
License required if applicable</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide high-acuity respiratory therapy care to neonatal and pediatric critical care patients across NICU, PICU, and CVICU units</li><li>
Two fingerprinting sessions are required: one completed on-site at the facility prior to start, and one completed through the agency</li><li>
All RTO and scheduling requests must be communicated at the time of submission and during the interview</li><li>
Complete work history, including any prior experience at this facility system, must be included in your profile</li></ul></div>

Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div><br>
<div><b>EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)</b></div><div><b>
COMPETITIVE SALARY &amp; BENEFITS PACKAGE</b></div><div><i><br>
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada&rsquo;s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.</i></div><div><i><br>
UMC is home to Nevada's </i><b><i>ONLY </i></b><i>Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the </i><b><i>FIRST </i></b><i>and </i><b><i>ONLY </i></b><i>Magnet&reg;-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.</i></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary:</b><br>
Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. Duties include assessment, administration and evaluation of respiratory care treatments, coordinating with physicians on treatment care plans, performing intubations, airway management and provision of life support intra-hospital and inter-hospital transportation to critical patients may include both adult and pediatric patients.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requirement</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Education/Experience:</b><br>
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy. The ARCP will be able to complete primary job duties in either PICU or NICU, AND will be able to at least complete job duties as a secondary in the other unit at the time of hire or within 90 days from the hire into this classification.</p><p><b><br>
Licensing/Certification Requirements:</b><br>
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of one (1) year of NICU/PICU primary experience at time of hire. Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP). State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or Blood Gas General Laboratory Supervisor license at time of hire or within 90 days from date of hire into classification.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Position Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li><b>A minimum of one (1) year of recent </b><b>(within past 5 years)</b><b>, documented NICU/PICU experience</b></li><li><b>
Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)</b></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Knowledge of:</b><br>
Anatomy and physiology; blood gases; advanced respiratory and cardiology principles; dynamics of aerosol and IPPB therapy; respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients when trained and competent; respiratory drug pharmacology; respiratory care equipment in use at facility; pulmonary rehabilitation techniques; patient acuity assessment methods; Hospital standards of care; department and hospital emergency response policies and practices; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.</div><p><b>
Skill in:</b><br>
Using mechanical ventilators; performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation; surfactant replacement therapy administration; using computers for data entry and reporting; maintaining airway adjustments; transporting critical patients; maintaining ventilation equipment; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.</p><b>
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:</b><br>
Mobility to work in a typical clinical environment and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.</div></div></div><p></p>

Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - NICU, PICU

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with PICU experience for a night shift travel assignment at a pediatric children's hospital in Ohio.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Work in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a large children's hospital in Ohio</li><li>
Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00&ndash;07:30</li><li>
Floating is required to multiple units, including CTICU, NICU, Pulmonary (H8A), and General/ED (Core)</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active Ohio RRT license required prior to consideration</li><li>
Approximately 2 years of experience preferred</li><li>
Two supervisory references required for consideration (charge nurse references count as only one supervisory reference)</li><li>
Current RRT credential required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Candidates must not have worked permanently at this facility within the last 2 years to be eligible</li><li>
Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates</li><li>
Punctuality is strictly enforced; attendance and reliability are a high priority at this facility</li><li>
No call/no shows are taken very seriously and may result in termination</li></ul></div>

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