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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 18, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 3+ years of Level 3 NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment at a medical center in Northern Nevada.
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13-week travel assignment at an acute care medical center in Northern Nevada
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Night shift hours: 1800–0630
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36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts with variable days
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Floating required to all areas including adult critical care and neonatal critical care
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On-call requirement on an as-needed basis
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RRT credential required
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Minimum 3 years of Level 3 NICU experience required
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Demonstrated competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, neonatal ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow for the neonate, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance
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NICU transport experience preferred
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Current AHA certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
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ABG license required if applicable
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Active (non-pending) state license required
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a US hospital in the relevant specialty
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US Social Security Number required for consideration
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Date of birth required for consideration
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Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Administer respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, management, patient education, rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary care
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Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, and performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies
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Apply and monitor medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care
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Provide hemodynamic cardiovascular support and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation across all care sites
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All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
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CPI certification is mandated for this position
