Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT American Traveler - 4.0 Montgomery, AL Job Details Contract $2,059 a week 8 hours ago Benefits Free parking Qualifications NRP Certification NICU experience BLS Certification High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) machines Neonatology Clinical information systems State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Neonates RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Nov 9, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 NICU position requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and the ability to work independently on night shifts. Details Level 3 NICU with 36 beds, typically 18-20 patients Works with NICU patients and floats to adult general and critical care populations 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend Voluntary on-call availability Uses Cerner EMR, Omnicell medication dispensing, Spacelabs monitors Ventilator equipment includes
PB 840, PB
980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo, and 3100A Oscillator May float to any like unit or patient location, including adult units Requirements BLS and NRP required for NICU;
ACLS/APLS
preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 3 NICU required RRT preferred, CRT considered with at least 2 years of experience Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers Skilled in adult general and critical care Experience with ground transports and Nitric Oxide administration; transport experience preferred Must be able to work independently as the sole
NICU RRT
on nights License required if applicable Additional Information Provides respiratory therapy care across NICU and adult patient populations May be the only
NICU RRT
on duty during night shifts New or returning travelers (out 1+ year) receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on-unit Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding facility blackout dates Navy blue scrubs required Free parking available in on-site deck First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience Former perm staff must wait 6 months before being eligible as a traveler Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted