Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2180 per week.

Trusted Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in a hospital setting, covering a Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The role requires pediatric and neonatal care exposure, plus ICU experience with oscillators and ventilators.

Candidates must have a Respiratory Therapist license (RRT) and BLS. Local and travel options are available, with 13 weeks of assignment and a 12-hour shift structure. Flexibility for unit floating may occur.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with Peds, NICU and/or PICU in a hospital setting.
• Oscillator experience within the last 5 years.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Airway management and ventilator management.
• Oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy.
• Pulmonary function testing and arterial punctures.
• Ventilator weaning and tracheostomy care.

Skills

Pediatrics

NICU

PICU

Oscillator experience

Ventilator management

Education

Respiratory Therapy program degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <60 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details

Required Skills/Experience:At least 2 years of experience working with Peds, NICU and/or PICU, etc., in a hospital setting.Oscillator experience within the last 5 years.

Required Credentials:Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Unit Details:Respiratory care includes airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, pulmonary function testing, arterial punctures, and ventilator weaning.Airway care includes aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care and tube changes, and endotracheal intubations and extubations.May perform advanced procedures including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring.May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals when working with Carolina Air Care.ECMO is not part of this assignment.

Shift & Scheduling:On-call: 1 weekend per 6 weeks.Weekend requirement: 6 shifts per 6 weeks.Must be able to work holidays if needed.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-09
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3