Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with strong PICU/NICU experience and competency across all age groups for a pediatric night shift travel assignment at an academic medical center.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty, to other units, and to sister facilities within scope
• No on-call required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Mixed-acuity setting spanning Level 4 NICU, Pediatrics, ER, Level 1 Trauma, and Medical/Surgical Intensive Care units
• Patient population spans all age groups, from neonates to adults
• Average daily census of 6–7 ventilated patients, with approximately 40 patient visits per day
• Therapist-to-patient ratio of 1:12 across 12 beds
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide delivery systems
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Active ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
• Strong PICU and NICU experience is a hard requirement
• Must be competent caring for adult patients across settings including the ER and other units within scope
• Experience with all patient age groups (neonatal through adult) required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered provided they have a strong pediatric and NICU-focused skillset and are competent across all RT settings, including adult care
• Provide critical care respiratory therapy services across a high-acuity, mixed-age environment
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Local candidates are considered for this position
• Any time-off requests should be disclosed upfront during the consideration process