Job Title
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Nights
Location
Brandon, FL | Acute Care – Level 3 NICU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected schedule includes every other weekend and holidays in rotation
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services within a 36-bed Level 3 NICU, maintaining a therapist-to-unit ratio of 2 therapists per shift
- Perform ventilator management using conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (Drager VN500, 3100A Oscillators)
- Administer surfactant and Nitric Oxide therapy; operate Vapotherm devices
- Attend high-risk deliveries as part of the respiratory care team
- Perform blood gas acquisition and interpretation
- Document patient care using Meditech and NeoNotes EMR systems
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Minimum of Level 3 NICU experience required; candidates with 3–5 years of Level 2 NICU experience may be considered
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- STABLE certification preferred; candidates holding this certification will be given priority consideration
- Experience with Drager VN500 ventilators, 3100A Oscillators, Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide systems, and Vapotherm devices
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced NICU environment
- Detail-oriented with a positive, collaborative attitude
Why Join Us
- Work alongside an experienced NICU respiratory therapy team utilizing advanced equipment and technology in a high-acuity setting
- Gain valuable travel experience at a well-established acute care facility with a structured and supportive unit environment