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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 25, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a day shift travel assignment in a hospital-based NICU setting in Panama City, FL.
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Position is based in the Respiratory Therapy department of an acute care hospital with a 28-bed NICU
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Facility features the area's only designated Pediatric ER, a 4-bed Pediatric ICU, and a 28-bed NICU
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Patient population includes neonatal and adult patients
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Patient ratios are variable depending on day and area coverage, with all staff expected to assist as needed
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Preferred experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilators
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Preferred experience with deliveries and surfactant administration
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EMR system: Meditech
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Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Weekend availability may be required
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13-week contract
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Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
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Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
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Adult and Level 3 NICU experience required
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Active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months required
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Current ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Current NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics) required for RT staff caring for neonates
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Two professional references required
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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Royal blue scrubs required
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Team-oriented work environment with a staff of approximately 35
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Facility is a Joint Commission Top Performer and holds certifications in stroke care, wound care, chest pain, and cancer programs
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First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but allied candidates must have active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months
