Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Transport travel assignment in Savannah, GA. 13-week contract at a leading neonatal center; NRP and PALS required.

Join a dynamic team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in NICU Transport at a leading hospital in Savannah, Georgia. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art neonatal unit known for excellence in neonatal care, advanced technology, and a supportive transport team environment. Experience southern charm while advancing your career as a neonatal respiratory therapist and travel respiratory therapist.

Job Details

• Location: Savannah, GA 31404 (Savannah, Georgia) — Georgia healthcare jobs / travel respiratory therapist roles
• Facility: Hospital – NICU Unit
• Position Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Neonatal Transport RT
• Assignment Type: Travel
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 13, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12 Hour Days)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts per Week: 2-3 (as scheduled)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420 (competitive pay for travel RRTs)

Why You'll Love Savannah, GA

Savannah is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic district, beautiful parks, and unique southern charm. Enjoy museums, art galleries, and the scenic riverfront in your time off. This location offers an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals, making it a desirable destination for travel respiratory therapists and neonatal clinicians.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU transport experience required — experienced neonatal transport RTs preferred
• Active RRT or CRT credential; state licensure as required for travel assignments
• NRP and PALS certifications required; STABLE preferred
• Annual transport competencies and current transport experience
• Proficiency with Hamilton, Cross Vent, and TXP ventilators (transport ventilator experience)
• Experience with paper documentation systems and accurate transport charting
• Ability to wear black-on-black scrubs (required uniform)

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal respiratory care during ground and air NICU transport as a transport RT
• Manage neonatal airways, including mask ventilation, airway stabilization, and securing advanced airways
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot transport ventilators and isolette/incubator systems
• Monitor and manage oxygen supply, equipment restraints, power sources, and safety during transport
• Assist with line placements (PIV or UVC) and overall transport stabilization as part of the neonatal transport team
• Perform point-of-care testing (ABG/CBG, glucose, etc.) and interpret results for transport decisions
• Document all transport events, interventions, and patient assessments accurately and timely
• Communicate effectively with transport team members, EMS, and sending/receiving facilities to coordinate safe transfers
• Adhere to safety protocols, infection control practices, and crisis management procedures for neonatal transport

Take your neonatal respiratory therapy career to the next level in beautiful Savannah, GA. Apply now to join a highly respected NICU transport team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Neonatal Transport RT. Click "Apply" or contact our recruiter to be considered for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity.

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