Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III NICU night shift position, requiring 2+ years NICU experience and the ability to work independently with high-risk deliveries.

Night shift is 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) with every other weekend; travel experience required and Epic EMR experience is essential for charting and transfers.

Qualifications

• Active RRT certification required.
• NRP and PALS certifications required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience required.
• Prior travel experience required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Teaching hospital or Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.
• Proficiency in neonatal ventilator management (HFOV/HFJV/SIMV/IMV/CPAP/BiPAP).
• Neonatal airway management including intubation and suctioning.
• Capillary and umbilical blood gas sampling experience.
• ABG interpretation competence.
• Neonatal medication delivery including inhaled nitric oxide.
• Two supervisory references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in Level III NICU with independent practice.
• Attend C-sections and high-risk deliveries; assess APGAR and oxygen needs.
• Set initial ventilator parameters; operate oscillating ventilators.
• Resuscitate newborns as needed; night shift 3x12-hour shifts.
• No call; every other weekend; floating within scope.
• Epic charting system usage; Neonatal transports support.
• Work across departments to ensure comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill neonates.
• Maintain strict compliance with start dates and scheduling requirements.

Skills

RRT certification

NICU care

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Neonatal resuscitation

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III NICU night shift position requiring 2+ years NICU experience and the ability to work independently with high-risk deliveries.

Requirements

• Active RRT certification
• NRP and PALS certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Proficiency in neonatal ventilator management including HFOV, HFJV, SIMV, IMV, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Skilled in neonatal airway management including intubation, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience with capillary and umbilical blood gas sampling
• Competent in ABG interpretation
• Experience with neonatal medication delivery and administration including inhaled nitric oxide
• Active professional license required if applicable
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) strongly preferred
• Copies of required certifications needed for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level III NICU setting requiring independent practice
• Involves attending C-sections and high-risk deliveries, assessing APGAR scores, and determining oxygen needs
• Responsibilities include surfactant administration, drawing capillary and umbilical artery catheter blood gases, setting initial ventilator parameters, and operating oscillating ventilators
• Must be able to resuscitate newborns post-delivery as needed
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Epic charting system experience required
• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill neonatal patients in a Level III NICU
• Work independently while applying strong critical thinking skills in high-acuity situations
• Assist with neonatal transports both inter-departmental and via ambulance
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this unit
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment
• Full compliance required by start date to avoid scheduling delays
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former Piedmont employees must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not eligible to return 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