Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with PICU or NICU experience for a night shift position at a children's hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, PICU or NICU experience required
• BLS and RRT certification required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• State license required if applicable
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment
• Experience with high frequency oscillator and jet ventilators preferred
• Experience with ECMO, bronchoscopy, and care of infants with BPD, RDS, and RSV preferred
• COVID vaccination proof required, no exemptions accepted

Responsibilities

• Support respiratory care across NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No on-call requirements
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing
• Deliver age-specific care in alignment with the hospital's Family Centered Care Program
• Assist and train other respiratory therapists, students, and healthcare team members
• Complete all required competency testing and in-services to maintain scope of practice
• Chart and charge for all services provided per hospital policy
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate with no mile radius restriction
• Returning staff must have a break of 6+ months since last assignment to be eligible
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs