Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,043 per week

American Traveler 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: 07/06/2026 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 Length: 14 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a pediatric respiratory care night shift position at an academic medical center in Chapel Hill, NC. Details Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit at a large academic medical center Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week) Weekend requirement: 6 shifts per 6-week cycle On-call requirement: 1 weekend per 6 weeks Holiday coverage required as needed Procedures include ventilator setup and management, ventilator weaning, airway management, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation/extubation, pulmonary function testing, ABG analysis, blood glucose monitoring, and ECMO management Advanced practice procedures may include UAC/UVC insertion, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, and needle decompression per Air Care Protocol May involve transport of pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals Requirements Current RRT certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist At least one of the following certifications required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures Strong clinical documentation and communication skills Two professional references required for consideration License required if applicable Additional Information Responsibilities include airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and a broad range of respiratory care procedures for pediatric patients May manage extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) for cardiac and respiratory support May work with the air transport team to provide respiratory care and advanced practice procedures for pediatric and neonatal patients transferred from referral hospitals Expected to function independently with minimal supervision and serve as a clinical resource to other staff Responsible for maintaining and improving job knowledge and skills 14-week contract American Traveler Job ID #P-721310. 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 - Pediatric RT #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivian Health