Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,930 per week

American Traveler; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a night-shift travel assignment at a community hospital in Covington, GA. The role covers NICU, adult ICU, ED, and general floors, with 3x12-hour nights and no on-call requirements.

Required: RRT certification and 1+ year of NICU/ICU/ED experience, ACLS/BLS/NRP/PALS, and proficiency with ventilators, ABGs, and airway management. Epic charting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required (CRTs not accepted).
• Minimum 1 year of NICU, adult ICU, ED, and floor respiratory therapy experience.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS certifications required.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• ABG interpretation and basic EKG proficiency.
• High-risk delivery assistance and neonatal/pediatric equipment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, adult ICU, ED, and general floors.
• Manage airway devices and ventilators, including high-flow nasal cannula.
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and specimen collection as needed.
• Floating across units as required by patient needs and scope of practice.

Skills

RRT certification

Ventilator management

NICU experience

Airway management

ABG interpretation

EKG interpretation

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ years of experience across NICU, adult ICU, ED, and floor units for a night shift assignment at a community hospital.

Details

• Community hospital setting covering NICU, adult critical care, Emergency Department, and general floor respiratory therapy
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• RRT certification required (CRTs not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in NICU, adult ICU, ED, and floor respiratory therapy
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• License required if applicable
• Experience with ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Skilled in airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with high-risk delivery assistance and neonatal/pediatric equipment such as CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP
• Proficient in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and basic EKG
• Experience administering medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across multiple critical care and general care settings including NICU, adult ICU, ED, and medical-surgical floors
• Perform high-risk delivery assistance and neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures
• Manage airway devices, ventilators, and oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and treatments
• Assist with bronchoscopy and specimen collection as needed
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week or after offer/onsite
• If one or two major holidays fall during the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Shift and contract length are firm with no alternate schedule requests permitted
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift on the same unit
• Candidates with prior employment at this health system must have been away for one full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-739513. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.