Travel
Respiratory Therapist
Cartersville, GA
NICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the NICU on a 12-week travel assignment. You'll provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal patients, managing mechanical ventilation, airway support, and weaning protocols in a fast-paced, evidence-based environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- Call: None
- Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Contract Length: 12 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year respiratory therapy experience (first-time travelers welcome)
- Current RN/Respiratory Therapist licensure (GA or Compact license required at submission)
- Certifications: BLS, NRP, RRT, PALS
- Note: CRT certification not required for this position
Clinical Scope
You'll manage neonatal patients requiring:
- Mechanical ventilation and weaning protocols
- Intubation assistance and extubation support
- Airway placements (nasal and oral)
- Tracheostomy care and management
- High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy
- CPAP/BiPAP initiation and troubleshooting
- Suctioning and specimen collection
Onboarding
- Full compliance required prior to start date
- All documentation due the Tuesday before your first shift
- Orientation includes facility-specific modules (hours vary by contract length)
Important Notes
- RTO must be finalized at time of submission; no requests accepted post-offer or during orientation week
- If major holidays fall within your assignment, you may be required to work them
- Maximum 7 days RTO per contract
Local candidates accepted.