Travel PICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,187 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Durham, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 06/29/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 29, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with PICU/NICU experience, including Level IV NICU and high-frequency ventilator skills, for a 13‑week night shift travel contract. Details Pediatric ICU (PICU) setting at an academic medical center Patients include critically ill pediatric patients with cardiac anomalies and complex respiratory needs Experience with high-frequency jet ventilators and oscillating ventilators required in this unit Night shift: 3x12‑hour shifts, 18:45–07:15 Schedule is published in 6‑week blocks 6 weekend shifts required per schedule block No on‑call requirement Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced rate 13‑week contract Requirements Current NC RRT license or Compact RRT license in hand at time of consideration — license required if applicable Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS — all must be in hand at time of consideration Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU, pediatric critical care, pediatrics, and ED Level IV NICU experience required Experience with high-frequency jet ventilators and oscillating ventilators required Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies required Level 1 trauma experience required 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Flu vaccine required seasonally (October 31 – March 31); no exemptions accepted Additional Information First‑time travelers are eligible to apply for this position Orientations are held bi‑weekly American Traveler Job ID #P-715961. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivian Health