Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Panama City, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: May 25, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 2
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a day shift travel assignment in a hospital-based NICU setting in Panama City, FL.

Details\n

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• Position is based in the Respiratory Therapy department of an acute care hospital with a 28-bed NICU
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• Facility features the area's only designated Pediatric ER, a 4-bed Pediatric ICU, and a 28-bed NICU
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• Patient population includes neonatal and adult patients
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• Patient ratios are variable depending on day and area coverage, with all staff expected to assist as needed
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• Preferred experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilators
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• Preferred experience with deliveries and surfactant administration
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• EMR system: Meditech
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• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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• Weekend availability may be required
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
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• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
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• Adult and Level 3 NICU experience required
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• Active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months required
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• Current ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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• Current NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics) required for RT staff caring for neonates
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• Two professional references required
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• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Additional Information\n

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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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• Royal blue scrubs required
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• Team-oriented work environment with a staff of approximately 35
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• Facility is a Joint Commission Top Performer and holds certifications in stroke care, wound care, chest pain, and cancer programs
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• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but allied candidates must have active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months
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American Traveler Job ID #P-707031. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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