Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,146 per week
Description
Details
Acute care hospital setting — 258 staffed beds, Level 2 Trauma Center, and Magnet-recognized teaching hospital
Primary adult RT population with occasional NICU responsibilities
NICU scope includes bCPAP, HFNC, and mechanical ventilation for neonates ≥30 weeks gestational age
Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
Weekend requirement: every other weekend at most, potentially every third
Floating required between two affiliate campuses (Mercy Coon Rapids and Mercy Unity) as needed
No on-call requirement
Charting system: Epic (Excellian)
Olive green scrubs required
No parking fees
Requirements
- Current RRT credential (CRTT acceptable)
- Current certifications: ACLS, NRP, and PALS
- 2–3 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- Pending state license accepted — license required if applicable
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
- 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
- All required certifications must be included for consideration, including license verification (Nursys or Allied)
About the Role
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
RTO of no more than 5 days is preferred
Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent staff or per diem must have been separated for at least 3 months from their last shift before being considered
Pre-start modules are required to be completed before the assignment begins
Block scheduling is not guaranteed but the facility will make efforts to accommodate when possible
Pay, Benefits, and Schedule
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.