Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU travel assignment in Georgia. Requires RRT, GA license, and 2+ years in NICU/ICU Open Heart care. CRT not accepted. First-time travelers not accepted.

The role includes a 12-week night shift (3x12s, 19:00–07:00) across ICU, Open Heart, NICU, and ED, with floating within the facility and no on-call duties. Epic EMR and multiple ventilator systems are used.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP required.
• GA state license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• CRT certification not accepted.
• First-time travelers not accepted.

Responsibilities

• 12-week night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00–07:00.
• Cover 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, 47-bed trauma ED.
• Float within facility as needed.
• No on-call requirements; every other weekend.
• Use Epic EMR with Servo I, GE, Hamilton, PB840 systems.
• Provide care across adult, pediatric, NICU, and ED settings.
• Perform neonatal/pediatric intubation and high-risk delivery support.
• Manage ventilator weaning and high airway pressure alarms.
• Care for ARDS, RSV, BPD, and RDS patients.
• Adhere to dress code; no all-red/navy scrubs.
• Holiday coverage as per assignment period.

Skills

RRT Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

GA State License

2+ years experience

Open Heart care

Ventilator management

Bronchodilator/Medicated aerosol

BiPAP management

Intubation

ABG draws and analysis

CPT

Nitric Oxide therapy

COVID management

Tools

Epic EMR

Servo I ventilator

GE ventilator systems

Hamilton ventilator

PB840 ventilator

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring RRT certification, GA state license, and 2+ years of experience covering NICU, ICU, and Open Heart units.

Requirements

• RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• GA state license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• CRT certification not accepted
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Skills required include ventilator management, medicated aerosol treatments, BiPAP management, intubation, ABG draws and analysis, CPT, Nitric Oxide therapy, and COVID management
• Experience with Open Heart patient care required

Responsibilities

• 12-week night shift assignment, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• 24/7 respiratory therapy department covering all hospital floors including a 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, and a 47-bed/5-bay Trauma ED
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Every other weekend required unless specified otherwise
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR along with Servo I, GE, Hamilton, and PB840 ventilator systems
• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, pediatric critical care, NICU, and emergency department settings
• Perform neonatal and pediatric intubation, high-risk delivery assistance, and neonatal transports
• Manage ventilator weaning, troubleshoot high pressure alarms, and perform chest physiotherapy
• Care for patients with ARDS, RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Scrubs may be any color except all red or all navy blue
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Returning Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-784029

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