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Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 18 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of NICU/PICU experience and HFJV/HFOV proficiency. Details Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:00-06:30) NICU unit with average daily census of 6-10 vents on ventilators Floating to RRT Adults unit as needed based on facility needs Weekends required as needed by the unit, with no more than 3 consecutive weekends worked Cerner charting system used 36 hours/week with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment Requirements NM state license required if applicable RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of recent NICU/PICU experience required Both NICU and PICU experience required Self-rated proficiency of 4 on High Frequency Jet Ventilator (HFJV) and High Frequency Oscillator (HFOV) Trauma Level I experience required Skilled in endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and ABG interpretation Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred First-time travelers accepted Additional Information Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients including high-acuity ventilator management Work within a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital setting Royal blue scrubs required No locals within 100 miles of the facility COVID vaccine optional, but facility requires reporting of vaccination status or declination No holiday RTO for December starts; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval 6-month system break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first Former staff must have 12 months of separation before returning