Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

  • American Traveler
  • Durham, North Carolina
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RRT with Level IV NICU and pediatric critical care skills for a day shift travel assignment.

Responsibilities
  • Position is in a NICU and pediatric critical care unit
  • Cares for neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
  • Day shifts, 3x12 hours from 6:45 to 19:15
  • Requires six weekend shifts per published 6-week schedule block
  • Utilizes high frequency jet ventilators and oscillating ventilators
  • Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies is required
  • No on-call required
  • Locals accepted within a 75-mile radius
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Bi-weekly orientation sessions provided
  • Modules assigned during orientation and must be completed annually
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on high acuity neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
  • Compliance documents are due by 4 PM EST on the Friday prior to the start date
  • A minimum lead time of 3 weeks is required between booking and assignment start for credentialing
  • RTO requests must be included with application, limited to 5-7 days off
Requirements
  • Active NC RRT license or Compact license in hand is required if applicable
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, and pediatrics along with emergency department experience
  • Level IV NICU experience is required
  • Experience with high frequency jet and oscillating ventilators is required
  • Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS required
  • 1 supervisory reference from within the last year is required for consideration
  • Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations permitted
  • Full SSN and DOB must be provided
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 484936584
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025

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