Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with NICU/Pediatric experience for a 12-hour night shift position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital.

Details

• Works across a 247-licensed-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital that is also a certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• NICU and pediatric-focused role covering neonatal through pediatric patients, with adult patient care as needed
• Works across multiple areas including ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, and general medical floors
• Performs IPPV and NIPPV ventilator therapy
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700 (shift times 1845–0715)
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 75% of holiday coverage required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Will not be floated to another facility

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential required
• Active NC licensure required (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in a resource/float team capacity
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Orientation includes a NEO session plus 2 days of departmental training
• A clinical interview will be conducted, with the manager conducting the final interview
• Supported by Respiratory Leadership within the department
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any time off that impacts contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Schedule is set on a 6-week cycle
• Required scrub color: royal blue
• Free parking available on-site
• Former employees who held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered