Travel CRT NICU - $2,110 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a NICU day shift position requiring NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Work in the NICU/CRT department of a hospital
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• Float within the hospital as needed
• Cares for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring respiratory support

Requirements

• Active LA license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• NICU experience required
• BLS and CRT certifications required
• NRP certification required for RRT-NICU candidates
• ACLS, NRP, and RRT certifications preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Experience with charting systems required
• Skilled in neonatal/pediatric ventilator management, intubation assist, CPAP/BiPAP, and oscillating ventilators
• Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Proficient in arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
• One professional reference required
• Candidate's permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients, including high-risk deliveries and inter-departmental transports
• Manage airway devices, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Participate in ventilator weaning and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Assist with bronchoscopy and chest physiotherapy including vest therapy
• Orientation includes virtual training on Day 1 and on-site training with EMR education on Days 2 and 3
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum

American Traveler Job ID #P-758379. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

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