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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Peds night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care RT experience.
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13-week contract at a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
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Assigned to NICU/Peds or other units (ICU or Med/Surg floors) based on experience and departmental needs
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Patient population includes post-surgical, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and ED patients across varying acuity levels
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Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience preferred
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Preferred equipment experience includes Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, cough assist, and — for pediatric assignments — HFJV and HFOV
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Night shift: 18:30–0700 (12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week)
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Weekend rotation every other weekend
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No on-call required
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Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle; schedule changes require manager approval
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
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Active NC Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT acceptable but not preferred
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Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience
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Level 1 trauma center and/or high-acuity hospital experience preferred
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Former employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year after a permanent position before being considered
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Each shift is supported by both Adult and Pediatric Lead Therapists with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
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Orientation includes a facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 1–2 days of departmental orientation
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Scrub color: Pewter (charcoal grey)
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Parking is free
