NICU Respiratory Therapist
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: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department of a 216-bed acute care hospital with a 28-bed NICU
• Neonatal and adult patient population, with a focus on Level 3 NICU care
• Variable patient ratios depending on day and area coverage
• Preferred experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilators
• Preferred experience with surfactant delivery
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend work may be required
• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy
• Adult and Level 3 NICU experience required
• Active experience within the last 6 months in the role being applied for
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, from American Academy of Pediatrics)
• AHA or ARC certifications accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Two professional references required (Florida state requirement)
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonatal and adult patients, including in the Level 3 NICU
• Team-oriented work environment with a staff of approximately 35
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• The facility holds multiple accreditations and quality recognitions, including Joint Commission Top Performer status and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI