Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,050 per week

Job Description

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 07/27/2026
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: Jul 27, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 5+ years of experience for a NICU Level III night shift position, with neonatal intubation capability required.

Details

• NICU Level III unit at an acute care hospital in Santa Barbara, CA
• Patient population includes neonates through adolescents
• Performs advanced airway management including direct neonatal intubation, extubation, endotracheal suctioning, nasal and oral airway placement, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
• Manages patients with conditions including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, respiratory distress syndrome, cystic fibrosis, RSV, aspiration, pneumonia, transient tachypnea of the newborn, and near drowning
• Ventilator management includes BiPAP, CPAP, HFOV, IMV/SIMV, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Required ventilators: Dräger VN500, Hamilton G5 and T1; required oscillator: 3100A
• Administers inhaled medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Inhaled Flolan, Pulmicort, Racemic Epinephrine, Lidocaine, Mucomyst, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, and inhaled steroids
• Documents in Epic (required)

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• CA State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, NRP
• Intubation certified — ability to intubate neonates is a hard stop requirement; candidates must be able to practice at the top of their license
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Experience required in NICU, ER, Peds Critical Care, Peds, and patient transports
• Proficiency with Dräger VN500, Hamilton G5 and T1 ventilators, and 3100A oscillator
• Epic EMR experience required

Skills

• ABG interpretation and drawing
• Capillary and umbilical blood gases
• Chest physiotherapy
• Bubble CPAP
• CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Oscillating ventilator management
• Basic EKG

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.