Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,496 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of NICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in a Level 2 and 3 NICU at a birthing hospital in Boston, MA.

Details

• NICU (Level 2 and 3) at a birthing hospital in Boston, MA
• Neonatal and special care nursery patient population
• Delivery room experience preferred
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts
• Every third weekend rotation required
• No floating required
• No charge nurse duties required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• RRT credential required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required; some pediatric experience may be considered if combined with NICU experience
• Current certifications required: CPR (AHA), NRP
• Competency in managing artificial airways, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medication administration, and oxygen therapy required
• MA Respiratory Care license required if applicable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform and interpret respiratory assessments and procedures in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Administer respiratory care protocols autonomously across a variety of clinical settings
• Hiring manager interview required; candidates should be prepared to provide availability
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Candidates who have worked at any Beth Israel Lahey Health facility as a permanent employee, per diem, or traveler within the past 6 months are not eligible
• COVID vaccine and booster required; flu vaccine required during flu season; medical exemptions are accepted
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays, excluding holidays
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-732683. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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