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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 20 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) with 2-3 years of adult, pediatric, and NICU experience for a night shift position at a community hospital.
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Community hospital setting within the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
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Cares for adult, pediatric, and NICU (Level 2) patient populations
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Patient ratio of 1:25
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Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts from 18:30-7:00
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Set schedule of Thursday through Sunday
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Will float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
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No on-call requirements
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Epic charting system experience required
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Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
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Community hospital experience required
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Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience preferred
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Certifications required: BLS, CRT
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Preferred certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
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MD state license required if applicable
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Epic EMR experience required
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Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and SIMV
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Skilled in airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
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Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including bubble CPAP and capillary blood gases
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Proficient in arterial blood gas draws and ABG interpretation
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Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI and nebulizer treatments
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Provide respiratory care across Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics settings
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Manage patients with conditions including ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
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Perform bronchoscopy assistance and fresh tracheostomy care
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Conduct patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
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Expect to work some holidays and weekends
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First-time travelers accepted
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Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
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Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius unless otherwise approved
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One RTO request permitted
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Former travelers must separate for a minimum of 90 days after 1 year before returning to the facility
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Former permanent employees must be separated for a minimum of 1 year before returning as a traveler
