Travel RRT-NICU - $3,237 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/pediatric ICU-level position requiring 2+ years of experience and an active RRT license, with first-time travelers welcome.

Details

• NICU and pediatric ICU-level respiratory care setting
• 13-week contract assignment
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Mandatory floating, including as a Patient Observer/Sitter, to other units as needed
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required for consideration
• On-call availability required
• Neonatal/pediatric equipment use may include CPAP/BiPAP, oscillating ventilator, ECMO, and umbilical blood gas draws

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active MO or Compact RRT license in hand at time of consideration (pending license not accepted) - license required if applicable
• CRT certification not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Ability to ambulate and reach throughout shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 healthcare environment

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, and suctioning procedures
• Interpret arterial blood gases and troubleshoot ventilator alarms
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and bronchoscopy procedures as needed
• Work in a facility open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays and during inclement weather
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Rotating shift coverage may be required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 10 days RTO permitted, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible to apply
• Candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a reduced local rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-759611. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

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