NICU Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 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 requiring BLS, PALS, NRP, and SC state licensure.

Details

• NICU setting with potential floating to PICU and Pediatrics as needed
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR used; recent experience preferred but not required
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Work settings include NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Emergency Department

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience required; 2 years preferred with consideration given to 1 year on a case-by-case basis
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, NRP, RRT
• SC state licensure required if applicable
• Proficiency with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, oscillating ventilators, pressure/volume ventilators, HFNC, and intubation assist
• Experience with medication administration including Nitric Oxide (iNO), racemic epinephrine, Albuterol, and other inhaled medications
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, pneumonia, fresh tracheostomy, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RDS, RSV, and transient tachypnea of the newborn
• Skills in ABG drawing and interpretation, ventilator management, weaning, tracheostomy care, chest physiotherapy, and airway management
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent staff of this health system are not eligible to return as travelers
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; RTO requests made after initial consideration will not be honored
• Orientation includes mandatory pass/fail testing: a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Test (required for all units) and a Moderate Sedation Test (required for ICU); travelers have one opportunity to pass each test
• No modules required