NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Panama City, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a day shift travel assignment in a hospital-based NICU setting in Panama City, FL.

Details

• Position is based in the Respiratory Therapy department of an acute care hospital with a 28-bed NICU
• Facility features the area's only designated Pediatric ER, a 4-bed Pediatric ICU, and a 28-bed NICU
• Patient population includes neonatal and adult patients
• Patient ratios are variable depending on day and area coverage, with all staff expected to assist as needed
• Preferred experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilators
• Preferred experience with deliveries and surfactant administration
• EMR system: Meditech
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend availability may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• Adult and Level 3 NICU experience required
• Active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months required
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Current NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics) required for RT staff caring for neonates
• Two professional references required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Team-oriented work environment with a staff of approximately 35
• Facility is a Joint Commission Top Performer and holds certifications in stroke care, wound care, chest pain, and cancer programs
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but allied candidates must have active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months