Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy NICU Respiratory Therapist
9 days ago
Athens
\n American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Athens, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements\n \n • Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU\n, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n, • Start Date: 12/07/2026\n, • Duration: 12 weeks\n, • 36 hours per week\n, • Shift: 12 hours, nights\n, • Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n, • Start Date: Dec 7, 2026\n, • Length: 12 weeks\n, • Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring RRT certification, GA state license, and 2+ years of experience covering NICU, ICU, and Open Heart units. Details\n \n • 12-week night shift assignment, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00\n, • 24/7 respiratory therapy department covering all hospital floors including a 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, and a 47-bed/5-bay Trauma ED\n, • Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics\n, • Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed\n, • Every other weekend required unless specified otherwise\n, • No on-call requirements\n, • Uses Epic EMR along with Servo I, GE, Hamilton, and PB840 ventilator systems\n Requirements\n \n, • RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required\n, • GA state license required if applicable\n, • Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required\n, • CRT certification not accepted\n, • First-time travelers not accepted\n, • Skills required include ventilator management, medicated aerosol treatments, BiPAP management, intubation, ABG draws and analysis, CPT, Nitric Oxide therapy, and COVID management\n, • Experience with Open Heart patient care required\n Additional Information\n \n, • Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, pediatric critical care, NICU, and emergency department settings\n, • Perform neonatal and pediatric intubation, high-risk delivery assistance, and neonatal transports\n, • Manage ventilator weaning, troubleshoot high pressure alarms, and perform chest physiotherapy\n, • Care for patients with ARDS, RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome\n, • Scrubs may be any color except all red or all navy blue\n, • Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission\n, • Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period\n, • Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate\n, • Returning Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler\n, • Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-784029. 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 - NICU RT About American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. \n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. \n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \n