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$2,654/wk
Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Overview
Posted 6 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Aug 11, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
2
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
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Job Details

  • Work in a hospital-based Pulmonary department serving both NICU and PICU units
  • Patient population includes neonatal and pediatric critical care cases requiring cardiopulmonary support
  • 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
  • Epic EMR is used; experience with Epic is preferred
  • 13-week assignment

Job Requirements

  • Associate's Degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC required
  • New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License required if applicable
  • Minimum two years of NICU or PICU critical care experience required
  • Current BLS certification from AHA, AHAS, or ARC required
  • ACLS and/or PALS certification from AHA, AHAS, or ARC required

Additional Information

  • Provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for neonatal and pediatric patients
  • Work in a fast-paced, flexible environment supporting hospital inpatients and outpatients as needed
  • Pass/fail basic cardiac arrhythmia testing will be done on-site during orientation, with one retake allowed; failing twice results in termination
  • Travelers must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
  • Former permanent staff must wait one year before being eligible for a traveler assignment
  • Date of birth and Social Security number will be required upon offer acceptance
  • Travelers may not switch agencies at renewal/extension without a valid, pre-approved reason unrelated to pay

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,654/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$34,502
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$138,008
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,296/wk
Regular Hours
$36.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,296
Weekly Stipends
$1,358/wk
Lodging
$144.00 x 7 days = $1,008
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,654/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,389 - $2,654. The $2,654 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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