Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Brandon, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 NICU night shift travel assignment requiring NRP certification and prior Level 2 or 3 NICU experience.

Details

• 36-bed Level 3 NICU at a 422-bed hospital
• Unit typically staffed with 2 respiratory therapists per shift covering peak volumes
• Uses Drager VN500 ventilators, 3100A Oscillators, Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide, and Vapotherm equipment
• EMR systems used: Meditech and NeoNotes
• Night shift hours from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required in accordance with facility policy

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in specialty
• Level 3 NICU experience required; candidates with 3-5 years of Level 2 NICU experience will be considered
• NRP certification required (Advanced 9th Edition)
• ACLS certification required
• STABLE certification preferred
• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)

Additional Information

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal respiratory support
• Manage ventilators using both conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Administer surfactant and Nitric Oxide as needed
• Perform blood gas acquisition and interpretation
• Work independently with strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Grey scrub color designated for Respiratory Therapy staff
• 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible for this position