Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Allentown, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 1+ years of Level III or higher NICU experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Level IV NICU with 40 beds at an academic teaching hospital
• Provides neonatal intensive care including on-site neonatal surgery and 24/7 neonatology coverage
• May float between neonatal and pediatric units depending on facility need
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirement
• Epic charting experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, or 1 year in PICU
• RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required, if applicable
• Proficiency with Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, extubation, and intubation assist
• Valid references and copies of certifications required for consideration
• PA fingerprints and Childline clearance required

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Accepts local candidates within a 50-mile radius at a reduced rate
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to consideration, as late requests cannot be accommodated
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Planned time off must not interfere with completion of pre-start compliance requirements
• Works within a Level IV NICU team providing care for critically ill and extremely premature infants