Job Title
Travel – Respiratory Therapist (NICU)
Location
Kissimmee, FL | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: August 28, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services within a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
- Assess, treat, and monitor neonatal patients requiring respiratory support and intervention
- Operate and manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Document patient assessments, treatments, and responses accurately in the medical record
- Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide critical care support as needed
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active and unrestricted Florida Respiratory Therapy license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience working in a NICU or neonatal respiratory care environment
- Current BLS certification required
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel therapy assignment experience
- Familiarity with Level II NICU standards of care and neonatal ventilator management
- Experience in a Joint Commission accredited acute care hospital setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical facility located in the heart of Central Florida, with easy access to Orlando and surrounding communities
- Gain valuable experience in a facility offering a broad range of specialty services including emergency care, trauma, women's services, and neonatal intensive care