Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric and/or neonatal ICU experience for a night shift PICU travel assignment at a children's hospital in Nebraska.

Details

• Children's hospital setting with 145 staffed beds, designated as a Level 2 Trauma center
• Rotates across NICU, PICU, and CICU units
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Weekend work required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• No floating to sister facilities
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Servo I ventilator experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric and/or neonatal ICU respiratory therapy experience
• Active CRT or RRT credential required; CRT accepted at time of signing, RRT required upon start
• NE state license required if applicable — must apply within the first 40 hours of signing, with proof of application provided
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, CRTT/RRT
• Experience with Servo I ventilators required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include natural and artificial airway management, non-invasive and invasive ventilator management, cardiopulmonary assessment, bronchial hygiene therapies, respiratory medication delivery, medical gas therapy, aerosol/humidity management, respiratory education (asthma, trach, pulmonary disease), and CPR
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• RTO of 5 days or fewer is preferred; 6–10 days of RTO may require extending the contract end date