NICU Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of NICU or PICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in a Level I trauma center and regional children's hospital in Savannah, GA.

Details

• NICU (Neonatal) Respiratory Therapy unit at a 612-bed Level I trauma center and regional children's hospital in Savannah, GA
• Equipment includes Servo-U & Dräger VN500 ventilators, Fisher & Paykel Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, and heliox therapy
• Documentation via Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of overall clinical experience as an RRT, with at least 1 year of Neonatal ICU or PICU critical care experience
• Must have active clinical experience in this specialty within the last 6 months
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (current AAP card, NRP Advanced 9th Edition)
• AHA or ARC certifications accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Proficiency with Servo-U ventilator for independent admission and management of vented patients
• Familiarity with non-invasive ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP, as well as Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide, and high-frequency ventilation
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Independently admit and manage ventilated patients in the Peds ICU using the Servo-U ventilator
• Set up and manage heliox therapy through both invasive and non-invasive measures
• Provide neonatal respiratory care including Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide therapy, and high-frequency ventilation
• Hunter green scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted