Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 5+ years of experience and a strong pediatric background for a 13-week night shift contract at a women's and children's hospital in Tampa, FL.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory care unit within a women's and children's hospital
• Patient population includes NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Med/Surg patients
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures including ventilatory support, administration of medical gases, aerosols, and medications to the cardiopulmonary system
• Provides bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Maintains natural and artificial airways across critical care and non-critical care settings
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule includes every other weekend
• 13-week assignment in Tampa, FL

Requirements

• Active RRT credential and Florida RRT licensure (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 5 years of experience plus prior travel assignment required
• Strong experience in NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Med/Surg required
• Level 3 NICU experience preferred
• 2 professional references dated within the last 12 months
• Skills checklist dated within the last 12 months

Additional Information

• Performs respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Coordinator or designee
• All care is delivered in accordance with established department and hospital protocols
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront at the time of consideration
• Work history gaps of more than 30 days must include an explanation