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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a NICU/Peds Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of critical care experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Work in the Respiratory Care department of an 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
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NICU and pediatric patient population; adult assignments also possible based on departmental needs
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Patient diagnoses include post-surgical, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and ED presentations
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EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
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Preferred equipment experience: Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, and cough assist; HFJV and HFOV experience preferred for pediatric assignments
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12-hour night shifts, 18:30–07:00, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation
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No on-call required
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
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Schedule is set on a 6-week cycle
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No floating — assignments made based on traveler experience and unit needs
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Active NC Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable
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RRT required; CRT is acceptable but not preferred
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Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy critical care experience
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Minimum 12 months of core experience in NICU/Peds specialty, with most recent experience within the last year
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Required certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP; ACLS required for adult RT assignments
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Previous experience in a Level 1 trauma center and/or high-acuity setting preferred
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Lead Therapists are present on each shift for both adult and pediatric areas, fostering a collaborative team environment
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Department culture is characterized by strong teamwork and a staff with extensive tenure and experience
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Orientation includes a hospital-wide NEO session followed by 1–2 days of departmental orientation
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Scrub color: pewter (charcoal grey)
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Free parking is available on site
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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RTO requires manager approval
