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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a NICU-based night shift role at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of experience and the ability to float across adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units.
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Short-term acute care hospital setting at a 431-bed Level II Trauma Center
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Primary unit is NICU, with required rotation to adult floors, adult ICU/stepdown, ED, and pediatric unit based on facility needs
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NICU assignments vary based on patient acuity
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
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Potential for mandatory on-call up to 2 shifts per month
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Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
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Block scheduling available at manager's discretion
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Charting via Epic
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Wine-colored scrubs required
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Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and CRTT — ACLS may be pending at start with a 90-day window to obtain
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VA state license required, or proof of application for VA license submitted alongside another state license (national license not accepted) — license required if applicable
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Adult critical care, ED, and community hospital experience required
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Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABG draw and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizer therapy
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Ability to provide aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies on night shift
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted
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RTO requests are subject to manager's discretion and must be disclosed at the time of initial submission
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NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred but experience in all areas is not required
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NRP and RRT credentials are preferred
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Level 2 trauma and neonatal/adult intensive care experience preferred
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Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when working; when not scheduled, candidates must review meeting minutes and submit written acknowledgment to management
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2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
