Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $2,327 to $2,398 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: 8/17/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2327.00 - $2398.00

Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA are available for 8-week assignments starting 8/17. You will work night shifts for 36 or 48 hours per week with on-call responsibilities. Required qualifications include a current California license and recent Epic experience. Your responsibilities include providing high-quality neonatal ICU care, managing ventilator settings, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Proficiency in ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, CPR, and respiratory medications is essential. Effective communication, empathy, and critical thinking are important for success 1. San Luis Obispo, CA offers a vibrant downtown, scenic outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
RT-CA
References: 1 Reference in entire work history



Facility Location
Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is situated in the heart of California's Central Coast where you can spend your day exploring miles of white, sandy beaches, browsing through quaint stores and museums, wine tasting or hiking or bicycling in and around the rolling hills. From the emerald green vineyards to the brilliant blue ocean, you’ll discover a unique mix of food, wine, recreation, art and culture—not to mention the jaw-dropping opulence of Hearst Castle—all set amidst warm, friendly surroundings.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU RT-CA References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!