Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO Specialist - $2,839 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: May 24, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with prior travel experience for a hybrid RRT/ECMO Specialist role in a NICU at a leading pediatric hospital in Boston, MA. Details Position is based in a NICU at a large academic pediatric hospital in Boston, MA Hybrid role combining Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist responsibilities Primarily responsible for neonatal and pediatric respiratory critical care, with ECMO support on critically ill patients; candidates will backfill as RTs when no ECMO assignment is available ECMO experience must be with centrifugal systems — roller pump experience alone is not sufficient Day shift: 7:00–19:30 and Night shift: 19:00–7:30 (3x12-hour shifts) Every third weekend is required Requirements Current RRT or RRT-NPS credential required BLS and PALS required Valid MA Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable; pending MA license is acceptable at time of booking Prior travel assignment experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered Hands‑on experience with centrifugal ECMO systems (e.g., CentriMag/Mag pumps) required Proficiency in ECMO circuit assembly, priming, and routine management required Ability to respond to ECMO‑related emergencies in under 10 minutes Preferred certifications: CES‑P and E‑NPEC Additional Information Responsibilities include bedside pump management, circuit assembly and priming, circuit changes, managing centrifugal ECMO pumps (e.g., CentriMag), administering blood products and medications, drawing labs from the circuit, patient transport, and recognizing and responding to clot events Candidates must be comfortable with routine ECMO management and operating associated equipment American Traveler Job ID #P-695640. 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 - NICU RT Benefits American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivian Health