Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, PICU

StaffDNA®; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

StaffDNA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Austin, TX. You will provide specialized respiratory support to critically ill children in a high-stakes environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will manage ventilators, deliver therapies, educate families, and document patient progress to support recovery and safe discharge. On offer are competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and access to continuing

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric ICU settings.
• Ability to interpret blood gas results.
• Excellent communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients’ respiratory conditions and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the PICU team.
• Administer respiratory therapies including ventilation, oxygen, and aerosols as prescribed.
• Monitor ventilator settings and adjust as needed based on patient response.
• Educate families on respiratory care and discharge planning.
• Maintain detailed records of treatments and patient progress.

Skills

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Critical care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Ventilator equipment

ICU monitoring systems

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

If you are passionate about providing life-saving care to critically ill children, join us as a Respiratory Therapist in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). In this role, you will deliver specialized respiratory support tailored to young patients with severe respiratory conditions or injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients’ respiratory conditions and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the PICU team.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, or aerosol medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor ventilator settings and adjust them as needed based on patients’ responses and clinical conditions.
• Educate families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use to support recovery after discharge from the PICU.
• Maintain detailed records of treatments provided and patient progress throughout their PICU stay.

Work Environment

• The role is based in hospital PICUs where respiratory therapists work closely with critically ill pediatric patients requiring intensive care support.
• This position demands quick decision-making skills and composure in high-pressure situations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with opportunities for career growth within pediatric respiratory care specialties.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Access to continuing education programs to enhance your expertise as a respiratory therapist specializing in pediatric critical care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Your commitment to improving outcomes for critically ill children is valued here. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional care to our youngest patients during their most critical moments.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.*