Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,872 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Key West, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• 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: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a hospital in Key West, FL, requiring 2+ years of experience and comfort working independently in a NICU setting.

Details

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy department in Key West, FL
• Patient population includes NICU and pediatric patients
• Charting system: Medhost
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts (non-block scheduling)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• FL RRT or CRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Must be comfortable working independently in a NICU setting; pediatric experience also acceptable
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• AHCA background check required for Florida placements

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas, airway maintenance, and ventilator management
• Additional duties include insertion of arterial lines, intubations, pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gas analysis
• Provides timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients following protocols approved by the medical staff
• CRT candidates will be considered in addition to RRTs
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration

American Traveler Job ID #P-706727. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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