Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU - $2,151 per week
About the Role
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU expertise for a 13‑week assignment in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. The position starts 12/07/2026, requires 48 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), and is a travel employment type. The role involves delivering high‑quality respiratory care across diverse clinical settings including ER, adult ICU, med/surg, ICU step‑down, and potentially the emergency department.
Responsibilities
- Airway management
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
- Oxygen therapy
- Suctioning
- Pulmonary toileting
- Nebulizer therapy
- BiPAP and CPAP therapy
- Vest therapy
- Meta‑neb and PAP therapy
- Heated high‑flow therapy
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory care experience
- Work setting experience in: Emergency Room (ER), Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg), ICU/Stepdown
- EPIC electronic medical record experience required
- Current certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credentials
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with bronchoscopes
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Schedule & Work Details
- Shift: 12‑hour nights (18:45–07:15); options for 36 or 48 hours per week
- Patient ratio: 35–45 patients per day
- RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days for Aya auto offer
- Call requirement: As needed, based on workload
- Float requirement: No floating to other facilities; only within designated areas
- Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6‑week timeframe
Patient Population
The role covers a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, including cases in med/surg and ICU step‑down units, and potentially in the emergency department.
Special Equipment
- Servo I and Servo U
- Hamilton T1
- ServoAir
- Night‑time VPAP
- Omni‑labs and V30s
- ABL90 ABG machine
Orientation
Orientation consists of several days on day shift (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), followed by night shift training (7 p.m.–7 a.m.).
Attire
Black scrubs are required for this position.
Job ID: 38474298. 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.