Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU night shift weekends-only position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring RRT certification and pediatric critical care experience. Requirements License required if applicable RRT, BLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start NRP certification preferred Minimum 1 year of experience required; 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers NICU/PICU experience preferred Pediatric experience strongly preferred Cerner charting experience preferred Trauma Level I experience preferred Skills in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Experience with arterial blood gas interpretation Experience with airway management including suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy care Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including nasal CPAP and umbilical blood gases Experience with medication administration via aerosol and nebulizer delivery systems Responsibilities Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Teaching and Magnet-designated hospital 323 inpatient beds including 70 NICU beds Weekends-only schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (19:00-07:30) 3-4 shifts per week, 3x12 hour night shifts Floating required within scope of practice, including between NICU/PICU/CICU for all ages; no floating to sister facilities No on‑call requirements Uses Cerner charting system Any solid color scrubs required, no logos, child-friendly attire required Provide respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in a critical care setting Work as part of a pediatric and neonatal critical care team Complete pre‑start training modules prior to orientation Local candidates accepted at the travel rate with no mileage restriction Returning candidates must have been separated from the facility for at least one year Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-762636 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler, LLC.