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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 18, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist with 3-4+ years of Level III NICU experience for a 13-week night shift assignment involving high-acuity neonatal respiratory care.
Details
Level III NICU setting caring for high-acuity, critically ill neonates including premature and extremely low-birth-weight infants
13-week assignment with night shift hours from 18:30-07:00
Manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation including conventional and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)
Uses CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapy equipment
Provides respiratory support for neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia/cooling
Requirements
Active Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable
RRT credential preferred/required
BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification through AHA
NRP certification required
Minimum 3-4 years of recent Level III NICU experience required
Strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates
Therapeutic cooling experience required
Strong experience with premature and extremely low-birth-weight infants
Must be comfortable independently managing complex neonatal respiratory patients
Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to assignment start
Additional Information
Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, and emergency stabilization
Administer respiratory medications, aerosol treatments, and oxygen therapy as ordered
Assist with surfactant administration
Obtain and interpret arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases
Adjust respiratory support based on patient condition, blood gases, and provider orders
Participate in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveries
Recognize and respond rapidly to respiratory deterioration and neonatal emergencies
Maintain and troubleshoot ventilators, respiratory equipment, and airway devices
Collaborate closely with neonatologists, NICU nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory treatments and patient responses
Previous travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may be considered
Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule may apply and could affect pay rate
COVID vaccination is not required
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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
About American Traveler
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.
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.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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