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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a Level III Trauma acute care hospital, covering adult, NICU, and pediatric patients.
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Acute care hospital setting with a Level III Trauma designation
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Respiratory Therapy department covering inpatient floors and the ER
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Patient population spans NICU through geriatrics, including ICU, step-down, med/surg, a small peds unit, and a Level III NICU
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No more than 30 treatments per shift, with workload distributed by floor rather than a point system
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Procedures include ABG draws and analysis, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and potential assistance with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation (including LMA placement)
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RT equipment includes Dräger vents, Cervo NICU vent, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, and Philips V60 and V30
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Charting via Epic
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12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday coverage required as needed
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First to float; floating assignments include ICU, general floors, NICU, and ER
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Self-scheduling available; block scheduling is not permitted
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Mandatory attendance at one department meeting per month
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Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
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NICU experience required
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Active CRT or RRT credential via NBRC required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
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STABLE and NRP certifications required for candidates covering NICU or handling neonatal patients
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All certifications must be active; pending certifications are not accepted
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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License required if applicable — must be active; pending state licensure will not be accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Responsibilities include managing a floor-based patient assignment across multiple care areas, performing respiratory assessments, and operating a variety of ventilatory support devices
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A team lead or charge therapist is always present on shift; travelers may be asked to serve as charge depending on experience and willingness
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Travelers will never be the only RT on shift
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Orientation is approximately one week, adjusted based on individual experience
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Hunter green scrubs are required and are not provided by the facility
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Former permanent employees of this facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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No local candidates accepted
