PICU Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekend Nights High Pay

American Traveler, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU night shift weekends-only position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Requires RRT and pediatric critical care experience.

The role involves providing respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, floating within NICU/PICU/CICU as needed, and documenting in Cerner. Travel-rate position with comprehensive benefits and housing support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Airway management

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Aerosol delivery

RRT certification

BLS

PALS

NRP preferred

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU night shift weekends-only position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Requires RRT and pediatric critical care experience.

The role involves providing respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, floating within NICU/PICU/CICU as needed, and documenting in Cerner. Travel-rate position with comprehensive benefits and housing support.