Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist NICU - $3,266 per week

American Traveler; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Housing stipend

401(k) match

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a NICU/PICU night shift position in Baltimore, MD, spanning NICU, PICU and adult ICU units.

Responsibilities include managing high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and transports across patient populations from neonates to geriatrics. Requires NICU/PICU experience and ARDS/ECMO familiarity.

Qualifikationen

• Active RRT license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred; 1 year with strong pediatric/adult experience.
• Level 3 and/or 4 NICU experience required.
• PICU/Pediatrics experience required.
• Experience in adult critical care settings such as ER, Level I Trauma, and Med/Surg ICU required.
• Experience with all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, required.
• Community hospital experience required.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.
• Skilled in high-frequency jet ventilation, oscillating ventilators, and IMV/SIMV.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric intubation and intubation assist.
• Competency in arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation.

Aufgaben

• Provide critical care respiratory therapy across NICU, PICU, and adult care units as assigned based on skillset.
• Perform high-frequency jet ventilation and oscillation management for critically ill neonatal patients.
• Administer nitric oxide therapy and manage related equipment.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric transports.
• Care for patients with ARDS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, BPD, and ECMO support.
• Navy blue scrub color required.
• First-time travelers considered if strong pediatrics/adult/NICU-focused skillset and experience demonstrated.
• Local travelers considered at a reduced local travel rate.

Kenntnisse

RRT license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NICU experience

Pediatric care

ICU experience

Neonatal intubation

Arterial blood gas

Tools

HFJV equipment

Oscillating ventilators

IMV/SIMV

Jobbeschreibung

American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a NICU/PICU night shift position requiring strong neonatal through adult respiratory therapy experience.

Details

• Mixed-acuity critical care setting spanning NICU, PICU, adult ICU, ER, and Level I Trauma units
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Average daily census of 6-7 ventilated patients with a 1:12 patient ratio
• 12 rooms/beds with approximately 40 visits per day
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric patients
• High-frequency jet ventilators commonly in use, with 3-4 running at all times in the NICU
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating required within specialty across all patient care settings, including adult care areas
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• No pre-scheduled on-call required

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred; will consider 1 year with strong pediatric/adult experience
• Level 3 and/or 4 NICU experience required
• PICU/Pediatrics experience required
• Experience in adult critical care settings such as ER, Level I Trauma, and Med/Surg ICU required
• Experience with all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in high-frequency jet ventilation, oscillating ventilators, and IMV/SIMV
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric intubation and intubation assist
• Competency in arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide critical care respiratory therapy across NICU, PICU, and adult care units as assigned based on skillset
• Perform high-frequency jet ventilation and oscillation management for critically ill neonatal patients
• Administer nitric oxide therapy and manage related equipment
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric transports
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, BPD, and ECMO support
• Navy blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers considered if strong peds/adult/NICU-focused skillset and experience demonstrated
• Local travelers considered at a reduced local travel rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-783439. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.