Travel Contract

NICU Respiratory Therapist
Brandon, FL
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,726/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

11% higher than average Allied Health Professional pay in Florida

Estimated total pay

$1,726/week

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)

Other qualifications

References

At least 2 references

Description

Description
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in the NICU, you will provide high-quality care to critically ill newborns. Your responsibilities will include ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and assisting in high-risk deliveries. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

Highlights

36 guaranteed hours per week
Opportunity to work with advanced respiratory technology
Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Focus on high-risk neonatal care
Collaborative team environment

Requirements

Background Check: Sexual Offender and Predator Search
Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Orientation
Health/Immunization: Fit Test
Background Check: Criminal Search
Job Description: Respiratory Therapist Job Description
Background Check: Social Security Number Verification
Health/Immunization: MMR
Healthstream Course: Workplace Safety Education Curriculum
Lawson: Background Check Results
Background Check: Florida State Exclusion
Health/Immunization: TDAP Vaccine / TD Booster
Healthstream Course: HWS Meditech - Respiratory
Background Check: HHS/OIG
Health/Immunization: Varicella
Background Check: OFAC/SDN
Lawson: Drug Screen Results
HR: Professional Reference #1
HR: IT&S Security Access Form
Healthstream Course: Orientation Curriculum for HCA
Health/Immunization: Medical Declaration / Physician Statement
EMR System: Meditech and NeoNotes
HR: Professional Reference #2
Background Check: Employment Verification
CertificationsRequired: ACLS, BLS, NBRC, NRP, PALS
Background Check: AHCA Fingerprinting Affidavit and Results
Healthstream Course: Annual Compliance Curriculum for HCA
Healthstream Course: Pyxis Medstation ES 1.5 Training
Health/Immunization: TB Questionnaire
Education: USP 800 Hazardous Drug Risk
Licenses: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Cert
Health/Immunization: TB Testing
License: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Cert
Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Refresher
MinExperienceRequired: 1
Healthstream Course: Florida Baker Act
Education: Respiratory Therapist Competency Exam
Health/Immunization: Hepatitis B
Healthstream Course: Registered Respiratory Therapist Skills Self-Assessment
Background Check: GSA/SAM
Background Check: Education Verification
HR: Healthcare Professional Responsibilities Agreement

Florida Background Screening Notice

This position is subject to background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Pursuant to Florida law, all job vacancy advertisements and postings for this position must provide notice of this requirement. For detailed information regarding the background screening process, compliance guidelines, and applicant rights, please visit the official Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Portal.

Slate Healthcare Job ID #ddf60668-c710-4e3b-b539-e74a913380da. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.3rating(21 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

Anonymous

DOU - Direct Observation Unit (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.

Cons

None

Review of Akash Punnu on Aug 1, 2026

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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