Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,351 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics

Job Summary:

Under the direction of department management and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care, focusing primarily on pediatric patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy respiratory dysfunction.
• Delivers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, arterial punctures, and oxygen therapy.
• Handles all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May also perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• With Carolina Air Care, transports pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals according to established protocols.
• Performs respiratory care and advanced practice procedures which may include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABG sampling, and blood glucose monitoring as needed.
• Manages Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac and respiratory support when applicable.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setup, function verification, and patient monitoring, as well as appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintains and enhances job knowledge and skills, functioning independently with minimal supervision while serving as a resource to other staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures.
• Proficient in documenting clinical information.
• Effective communication skills for interactions with patients, physicians, families, and other staff members.
• Mathematical aptitude to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Strong reasoning abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical situations.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Must have at least one of the following certifications based on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate for administering moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab.
• All certifications must be maintained as per the requirements of the certifying body.

Schedule Notes:

Must have at least 2 years of experience working with pediatric, NICU, and/or PICU populations in a hospital setting. Experience with EPIC is preferred; ECMO oscillator experience within the last five years is required.

Shift Details:

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38373962. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Respiratory Therapist - Peds

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the  greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of  SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.