Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU - $2,556 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICUDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/16/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelRespiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU Job Description We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team in the NICU department. The ideal candidate will possess experience in neonatal and pediatric critical care, demonstrating a strong ability to handle complex situations in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor patients on ventilators, averaging a daily census of 6-10 vents. Perform respiratory therapies and procedures, including endotracheal tube placement, suctioning, extubation, and pulmonary toileting. Collect sputum specimens and interpret arterial blood gases (ABG). Administer care to patients in the NICU and provide support to the adult respiratory therapy unit as needed. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using Cerner charting software. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in neonatal or pediatric critical care. Current NM State Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Experience in a Level I Trauma facility is preferred. Ability to float to adult respiratory therapy unit as needed. Work Schedule This position requires a commitment to work weekends as needed, with a maximum of three consecutive weekends to accommodate unit needs. The standard shift consists of three 12-hour days, from 06:00 to 18:30. Requirements Floating to meet facility needs is expected. Potential candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility. COVID vaccination is optional, but reporting is required. Requests for time off exceeding seven days will require additional approval. Guaranteed hours are 36 hours per week, with the possibility of being called off up to three times during a 13-week assignment. Additional Information New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks in duration. A break of six months is required after four consecutive assignments or upon reaching one year of service, whichever comes first. Overtime will be paid after 48 hours worked per week.Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38394081. 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: Allied Respiratory Therap - NICUAbout Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients. Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey. We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.