NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Newnan, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III NICU night shift position requiring 2+ years NICU experience and the ability to work independently with high-risk deliveries.

Details

• Level III NICU setting requiring independent practice
• Involves attending C-sections and high-risk deliveries, assessing APGAR scores, and determining oxygen needs
• Responsibilities include surfactant administration, drawing capillary and umbilical artery catheter blood gases, setting initial ventilator parameters, and operating oscillating ventilators
• Must be able to resuscitate newborns post-delivery as needed
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active RRT certification
• NRP and PALS certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Proficiency in neonatal ventilator management including HFOV, HFJV, SIMV, IMV, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Skilled in neonatal airway management including intubation, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience with capillary and umbilical blood gas sampling
• Competent in ABG interpretation
• Experience with neonatal medication delivery and administration including inhaled nitric oxide
• Active professional license required if applicable
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) strongly preferred
• Copies of required certifications needed for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill neonatal patients in a Level III NICU
• Work independently while applying strong critical thinking skills in high-acuity situations
• Assist with neonatal transports both inter-departmental and via ambulance
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this unit
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment
• Full compliance required by start date to avoid scheduling delays
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former Piedmont employees must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not eligible to return must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying