Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — NICU/PICU Floating

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU/PICU experience for a day shift assignment at a children’s hospital. The role requires floating across units and involves 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM with occasional weekend work.

The position demands BLS, RRT, and PALS certifications, plus Ohio licensure if applicable. Prior teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience are a plus, with competitive pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in NICU/PICU due to floating requirement.
• BLS and RRT certifications required.
• PALS certification required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• OH state license required if applicable.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Two supervisory references required, at least one must hold a manager or supervisor title.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric critical care and NICU work settings.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Every other weekend work required, subject to change based on unit needs and RTO.
• Floating to different units required for most positions.
• Uses ventilator management equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency oscillator, and G5 Hamilton Vent.
• Performs medication delivery via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer systems including Albuterol and Nitric Oxide (iNO).
• Provide respiratory care for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients including airway management and ventilator support.
• Perform sputum specimen collection and tracheostomy care/management as needed.
• Must be prepared to float to different units depending on assignment needs.
• All RTO in signed contracts will be honored by the facility.
• Makeup shifts required within the same pay period for any call out or absence.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Airway management

Intubation support

Tracheostomy care

CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP

Oscillating ventilators

Education

BLS certification

RRT certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

OH state license

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with NICU/PICU experience for a day shift assignment at a children’s hospital. The role requires floating across units and involves 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM with occasional weekend work.

The position demands BLS, RRT, and PALS certifications, plus Ohio licensure if applicable. Prior teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience are a plus, with competitive pay and benefits provided.