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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of recent Pediatric ICU, NICU, CICU, or Pediatric ED experience.
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Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching and Magnet-designated hospital with 323 inpatient beds including 70 NICU beds
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Position in the NICU/PICU/CICU respiratory care department caring for neonatal and pediatric patients of all ages
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Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (some listings note 7:00-19:30)
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13-week contract assignment
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Every other weekend required
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No block scheduling and no on-call requirement
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Floating required within scope of practice across NICU, PICU, and CICU units, but not to sister facilities
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Uses Cerner charting system
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Guaranteed 36 hours/week with up to 48 hours available; overtime only after 48 hours
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Active RRT license required (License required if applicable)
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DC RRT license required; pending license accepted, with 6-8 week processing time, but active license required before start
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Current certifications required: RRT, BLS, PALS
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NRP certification preferred
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Minimum 1 year of recent experience required; 3+ years strongly preferred for first-time travelers
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Pediatric ICU-trained with demonstrated experience in PICU, NICU, CICU, or Pediatric ED/Trauma
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Cerner charting experience preferred
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Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator preferred
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Skilled in ABG interpretation, airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
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Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP and umbilical blood gases
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Provide respiratory care and neuro diagnostics services to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients
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Work within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center as part of a critical care respiratory team
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Complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation, averaging 20+ hours and non-billable
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Scrub attire must be solid color, logo-free, and child-friendly
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Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate with no mileage restriction
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Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year
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Maximum of 3 requested days off during the 13-week contract period, with no exceptions
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History of excessive call-outs will not be considered
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Every other weekend and every other holiday coverage required, with one guaranteed holiday preference
