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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with strong PICU/NICU experience and competency across all age groups for a pediatric night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center.
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Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center
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Mixed patient population spanning NICU, PICU, and adult care settings including the ER and Med/Surg intensive care units
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Critical care respiratory therapy focus with frequent use of jet high-frequency ventilation — typically 3-4 jet vents running at all times in the NICU
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Average daily census of 6-7 ventilated patients with approximately 40 patient visits per day
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12-bed unit with a 1:12 therapist-to-patient ratio
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday coverage required as scheduled
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Floating required within specialty, to other units, and to sister facilities within scope
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No on-call required
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Special equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Active RRT credential required
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Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
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Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
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Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required
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Pediatric/PICU experience required
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Experience in adult care settings including ER, Level 1 Trauma, and Med/Surg ICU required
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Competency and experience with all patient age groups (neonatal through adult) required
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License required if applicable
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Provide critical care respiratory therapy services across neonatal, pediatric, and adult care settings as assigned based on experience and skillset
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The department may place candidates in adult care settings aligned with their experience and scope of practice
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First-time travelers will be considered for candidates with a strong PICU/NICU-focused skillset and demonstrated competency across all RRT settings including adult care
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Local candidates will be considered at a reduced local traveler rate — contact your American Traveler recruiter for details
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Any time-off requests should be disclosed at the time of initial consideration
