Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU - $1,991 per week at Prime Staffing summary:

A Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients in acute and critical care settings. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, diagnostic testing, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive respiratory support. This position requires an active respiratory therapy license and certifications in BLS and ACLS, with travel assignments typically lasting around 13 weeks.

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/17/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

About the Position
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Experience: 1+ year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
License: Active State RRT or CRT License required
Certifications: BLS and ACLS required (PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit)
Must-Have: Proficiency in ventilator management, airway care, and emergency respiratory procedures
Description: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory care services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This includes performing diagnostic tests, managing ventilators, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive respiratory support in acute and/or critical care settings.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
• State Respiratory Therapy License (RRT or CRT)
• BLS & ACLS Certifications

Prime Staffing Job ID #34242614. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

Keywords:

respiratory therapist, pediatric respiratory care, ventilator management, airway management, acute care, critical care, BLS certification, ACLS certification, travel healthcare jobs, NICU respiratory therapy

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