Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift NICU travel assignment at a teaching hospital in Missouri.

Details

• NICU unit at an academic teaching hospital
• Pediatric float position — may float anywhere in the organization, including as a Patient Observer (Sitter)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend work required
• At least 50% of holidays during the contract are required
• Cerner EMR — preferred but not required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license required — CRT not accepted; MO or Compact license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with at least 1 year in the NICU specialty
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
• PALS required
• Experience in adult critical care, NICU, and pediatric critical care settings
• Proficiency with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, CPAP/BiPAP, and pressure/volume ventilators
• Skilled in neonatal and pediatric direct intubation, ECMO, and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Experience with ventilator management including weaning, BiPAP, CPAP, IMV, high frequency jet and oscillating ventilators
• Ability to perform airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Active license required for consideration — no pending licenses accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay; candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
• Floating is mandatory — NICU/Pediatrics travelers may float anywhere in the organization, including as a Patient Observer (Sitter)
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (9 months of consecutive service), after which a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning
• Re-orientation is not required for travelers returning within 18 months
• Maximum of 10 days of requested time off (RTO) for the contract
• Orientation includes non-billable online modules averaging 4–6 hours, completed via Cornerstone
• Role requires frequent ambulation, reaching, and lifting/moving objects weighing 20 lbs or more
• Regular exposure to patients with contagious illnesses is expected in this healthcare setting