RRT - NICU
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,538/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care556 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU role at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of recent NICU/PICU experience and RRT certification.
Details
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 06:30
- NICU unit with an average daily census of 6-10 vents
- Floating to the RRT Adults unit as needed
- Weekend work required as needed by the unit, with no more than 3 consecutive weekends
- 13-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Facility may call off up to 3 shifts during the assignment
- Cerner charting system used
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in NICU/PICU required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Certifications required: RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP
- PALS certification preferred
- New Mexico RN license required if applicable
- Pending license accepted
- Must be self-rated a 4 on High Frequency Jet Ventilator (HFJV) and High Frequency Oscillator (HFOV)
- Skilled in endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning, tracheostomy suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and ABG interpretation
- Teaching and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Work within a Level I Trauma, teaching children's hospital providing short-term acute care
- Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including ventilator management and airway care
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and manage CPAP/BiPAP and high frequency ventilation therapies
- Participate in medication delivery and administration for respiratory conditions
- Royal blue scrub color required
- COVID vaccine optional, but proof of vaccination or declination must be submitted
- No RTO for December starts; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay
- Time off requests greater than 7 days require approval
- No local candidates accepted within 100 miles of the facility
- First-time travelers accepted
- Minimum assignment length of 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions
- 6-month break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments
- Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
8 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
Pros
Lots of travelers so we helped each other.
Cons
No say on schedule, always placed in same areas so it got repetitive and boring. Unsafe patient situations.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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