Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2680 per week.

Trusted Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced ECMO-focused allied health professional for a travel assignment in the Boston area. This role requires 2+ years of recent pediatric ECMO experience, working with ECMO pumps, and ability to float to multiple units.

Licensure in respiratory therapy is required, with PALS, RRT-NPS, and BLS credentials. The schedule includes night and day shifts with a 13-week contract and travel emphasis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent ECMO experience in a pediatric hospital.
• Neonatal/pediatric ECMO experience with care for critically ill patients.
• Experience working with ECMO pumps and priming circuits.
• Must have RRT certification and pediatric life support credentials.

Responsibilities

• Floating to multiple units as needed.
• Provide respiratory care in ICU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac ICU, and ED.
• Complete required pre-employment modules and documentation.
• Be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Skills

ECMO experience

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

RT/ECMO responsibilities

Education

RRT

PALS

RRT-NPS

BLS

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.

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 2 years of Respiratory Unit experience.
• Travel experience is required.
• Experience with Epic is required.
• Trauma Level 2 experience is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• 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:

You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Required Skills/Experience:

2+ years of recent ECMO experience in a pediatric hospital is required.Experience as a neonatal/pediatric ECMO specialist providing care for and operating ECMO equipment on critically ill patients is required.Experience working the ECMO pump is required.Priming ECMO circuits is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Previous Charge Experience: PreferredTeaching hospital experience is preferred.

Required Credentials:

Need RRT, not CRT.

Unit Details:

Patient population includes neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adolescents, and adults.Patient population includes, but is not limited to, congenital heart defects, RDS, PPHN/MAS, ARDS, reactive airways disease, restrictive lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, tracheostomy/ventilator dependence, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, air leak syndromes, and patients undergoing general, cardiac, airway, or neurosurgery and organ transplantation.

Unit Details:

Patient population includes, but is not limited to, congenital heart defects, RDS, PPHN/MAS, ARDS, reactive airways disease, restrictive lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, tracheostomy/ventilator dependence, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, air leak syndromes, and patients undergoing general, cardiac, airway, or neurosurgery and organ transplantation.

Shift & Scheduling:

The schedule rotates between Night shifts (19:00-07:00) and Day shifts (07:00-19:00).Every third weekend.

Floating Requirements:

When not functioning as an ECMO Specialist, RT/ECMO Specialists provide respiratory care in the Medical ICU, Intermediate Care, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU, and Emergency Department.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• RRT-NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/6
• Shift Type: Variable
• Contract Date: 2026-11-08
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3