What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and the ability to work independently on night shifts.
Details
- Level 3 NICU with 36 beds, typically 18-20 patients
- Also supports adult patients throughout the hospital including general and critical care
- Patient ratios vary depending on staffing levels
- Utilizes ventilators including PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, and Airvo, plus the 3100A oscillator
- EMR: Cerner; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs
- 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM start, 36 hours per week
- Shift options include 7a-7p and 7p-7a
- Weekend rotation every other weekend
- Voluntary on-call availability
- May float to similar units or patient locations, including adult units
Requirements
- BLS and NRP required for NICU; ACLS/APLS preferred
- RRT preferred; CRT considered with at least 2 years of experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 3 NICU required
- Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
- Experience with ground transports and Nitric Oxide administration required; transport experience preferred
- Must be able to work independently in a Level 3 NICU, potentially as the only NICU RRT on nights
- License required if applicable
Additional Information
- Provide respiratory care to both NICU and adult patient populations
- May serve as the sole NICU RRT during night shifts
- Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1 years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
- Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
- Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding published blackout dates
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Free parking available in a parking deck
- First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience
- Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
- Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan