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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric Critical Care position requiring 2+ years of experience and current RRT certification. Details NICU and Pediatric Critical Care unit within a teaching hospital setting Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00 Every other weekend (EOW) required 36 or 48 hour contracts available Mandatory floating required, including serving as a Patient Observer/Sitter across other units such as PCU, MS, and Maternal/Child when needed Cerner charting system preferred Requirements Active RRT license (MO or Compact) required, pending license acceptable; CRT not accepted License required if applicable Minimum 2 years of experience required Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs Must be able to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with exposure to contagious illnesses Additional Information Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including ventilator management, intubation assistance, and airway management Perform procedures such as CPAP/BiPAP management, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas interpretation Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage various oxygen therapy delivery systems Experience with high frequency oscillators and jet ventilators is valuable for this role Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as needed Must be available to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract On-call availability required First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates residing 51-74 miles from the facility may be offered a local rate; those within 50 miles are not eligible Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation Travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months), followed by a mandatory 6-month break before returning in an agency capacity