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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring critical care and NICU experience along with RRT certification. Details Short term acute care hospital with 418 staffed beds Works in the NICU unit with potential to float between units Patient ratio of 1:15 Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Weekend rotation required every other weekend Block schedule required 48 hour work weeks approved Epic charting system used Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience required Critical care and NICU experience required RRT certification required Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS Compact state license must be in hand at time of consideration License required if applicable Epic EMR experience required 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information Provide respiratory care to neonatal patients in the NICU setting Perform airway management, suctioning, intubation assist, and extubation Manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and oscillating ventilators Administer inhaled medications and manage pulmonary hygiene procedures Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports Interpret arterial blood gases and perform arterial punctures Any scrub color accepted No parking fee at this facility Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the consideration process First-time travelers considered for this position Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50 mile radius Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must be outside a 50 mile radius of the facility Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted facility