Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Brandon, FL

Job Title

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU (Night Shift)

Location

Brandon, FL | Level 3 NICU – Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend and holidays on rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy coverage in a 36-bed Level 3 NICU, maintaining a 2-therapist staffing model during peak volumes
• Manage conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation using Drager VN500 ventilators and 3100A Oscillators
• Administer surfactant and Nitric Oxide therapy using Mallinckrodt systems; support Vapotherm high-flow therapy
• Perform blood gas acquisition and interpretation
• Attend high-risk deliveries as a member of the clinical team
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and NeoNotes EMR systems

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 1 year of experience; Level 3 NICU experience required (candidates with 3–5 years of Level 2 NICU experience may be considered)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and maintain strong attention to detail

Preferred Experience / Skills

• STABLE certification preferred; candidates holding this certification will be given priority consideration
• Experience with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and Nitric Oxide administration
• Familiarity with Meditech and/or NeoNotes EMR platforms

Why Join Us

• Work alongside an experienced NICU team in a well-equipped, high-acuity Level 3 unit utilizing advanced technology including oscillators and Nitric Oxide delivery systems
• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date of September 15, 2026, offering a defined and structured assignment timeline