Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of recent NICU/PICU experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital with 554 staffed beds
• NICU unit with average daily census of 6-10 ventilated patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00-6:30)
• Weekend work required as needed by the unit, with no more than 3 consecutive weekends
• Float to RRT Adults unit as needed to meet facility needs
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 holiday bundles (Thanksgiving/day after, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU/PICU experience required
• Both NICU and PICU experience required
• Current RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• New Mexico state license required (license required if applicable)
• Pending license accepted
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Self-rated minimum of 4 on High Frequency Jet Ventilator (HFJV) and High Frequency Oscillator (HFOV) required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, tracheostomy suctioning, and sputum specimen collection
• Proficient in pulmonary toileting and ABG interpretation
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation
• Perform ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency jet ventilation, and oscillating ventilation
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and manage airway devices including nasal and oral airways
• Administer nebulized medications and manage oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, tracheostomy care, and bronchoscopy assistance
• Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and wean patients from mechanical ventilation
• Scrub color is royal blue
• No parking fee at this facility
• COVID vaccine optional, but facility requires reporting of vaccine status or declination
• No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval
• Block scheduling is not accommodated