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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric and neonatal experience for a night shift travel assignment in a hospital pediatric respiratory therapy unit in Springfield, MO.
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Pediatric Respiratory Therapy unit at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center hospital in Springfield, MO
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Serves pediatric and neonatal patients across Peds, PICU, and NICU settings (approx. 62 beds combined)
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Equipment includes Draeger VN500, Hamilton G-5, Oscillator, and Jet Ventilator
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EMR: Epic
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Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12 schedule
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No weekend or on-call requirements
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Float requirement: as needed between peds and neonatal areas
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13-week assignment
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Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
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RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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Current state license required (license required if applicable)
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Active BLS from AHA, NRP, and PALS required — no certifications expiring within 30 days of assignment start unless renewal is documented
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Minimum 2 years of pediatric and/or neonatal experience required
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Prior NICU and PICU experience required
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required — Canadian SINs not accepted
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No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
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Responsibilities include initiating and managing mechanical ventilation, performing respiratory care procedures, assisting physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and participating in physician rounds
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Communicates patient status, goals, and care plan updates to interdisciplinary team members
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Functions as a resource or preceptor and participates in departmental committees and huddles
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Maintains and processes respiratory equipment, including stocking supplies and O2 tank replacement
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Stays current with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care literature and best practices
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Black scrubs required; no other colors accepted
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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
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Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed but must be made up during the assignment
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Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or relocation outside the 50-mile radius is required
