Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience for a day shift position at an acute care hospital.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Therapy unit serving both NICU and adult patient populations
• NICU unit has 36 beds with a typical census of 18–20 patients
• Patient ratios vary depending on staffing
• Specialized procedures include ground transports and Nitric Oxide administration; transport experience preferred
• EMR: Cerner (experience required); Omnicell medication dispensing
• Equipment includes Spacelabs monitors, PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, and Airvo ventilators, and a 3100A oscillator
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; night shift also available (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Voluntary call available
• May float to any like unit or adult patient care areas

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 3 NICU required; candidates with only 1 year of experience will not be considered
• RRT preferred; CRT with at least 2 years of experience will be considered
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP; ACLS and APLS preferred
• Proficiency in adult general and critical care respiratory therapy
• NICU skills including ground transport and Nitric Oxide administration
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Must be able to work independently as the sole NICU RRT on shift
• AL license required if applicable
• One professional reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience
• New travelers and those returning after 1+ year away will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation for rehires is determined based on last date of service
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per facility policy
• RTO is subject to facility blackout dates around major holidays and events throughout the year
• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Free parking available in an on-site parking deck
• An interview is required prior to any offer being extended