Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a day shift NICU/PICU position at a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center in Miami, FL.

Details

• NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapy unit within a 447-bed tertiary care and teaching facility
• Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center, Level 3 NICU, and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Equipment used includes high flow devices, 3100A oscillators, Bunnell ventilators, Servo ventilators, continuous nebulizers, Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and standard nebulizers
• Documentation system: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• May float to adult floors to provide nebulizer therapy, BiPAP, CPT, and similar treatments
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience
• Current NICU/PICU experience strongly preferred
• Active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions
• Two professional references required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory treatment, care, and evaluation for neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory conditions using advanced technologies and medication delivery
• Department is structured with a Director, Manager, and one Supervisor/Charge Therapist per shift alongside regular staff
• Multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to patient care is expected
• Ideal candidates are team players with strong critical thinking skills, a patient-focused mindset, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Required scrub color: Light Gray (Silver)