Respiratory Therapist
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU, requiring at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Respiratory unit serving all patient types throughout the hospital, including NICU patients for NICU RT positions
• Patient ratios dependent on staffing
• Adult general and critical care skills required for general RT positions
• NICU RT positions require ground transport and Nitric Oxide administration experience, with transport experience preferred
• Level III NICU experience required within the past 12 months for NICU RT positions
• Uses Cerner EMR, Omnicell medication dispensing, Spacelabs monitors, and PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, and Airvo ventilators
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00pm start, 36 hours per week
• Shift times of 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• Every other weekend rotation
• Voluntary on-call schedule
• Floats to any like unit or patient location, and NICU therapists will also work with adults

Requirements

• RRT preferred, CRT considered with at least 2 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS and NRP required for NICU positions
• ACLS/APLS preferred
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic experience
• License required if applicable
• One reference required from a charge position or above within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult and/or NICU patient populations depending on position
• Work as part of the hospital's respiratory care team
• Orientation includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit for new or returning travelers gone 1+ years
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at facility
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per policy
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Scrubs of any color accepted except bright or neon colors
• Free parking available in parking deck
• 60-mile radius rule applies; local candidates not accepted
• Alabama license not required to submit, but ETA for licensure should be provided
• Former staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler