Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (PICU) 13-Week

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Columbia, Missouri. The role is in a PICU with day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), 36 hours per week, and a 13-week contract with travel benefits.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of pediatric ICU experience, holds an RRT license (MO or Compact), and active ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications. Cerner experience and willingness to float are preferred. On-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric ICU RT experience.
• RRT license required, pending license acceptable; CRT not accepted.
• MO or Compact license required in hand.
• Active certifications ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred.
• Ability to ambulate and lift 20+ lbs.
• On-call and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients including ventilator and airway management.
• Work in a 24/7 facility with rotating shifts, holidays.
• Serve as a Patient Observer when required.
• Collaborate with PICU team in a teaching hospital.
• Complete charting in Cerner and documentation.

Skills

Mobility & lifting

Patient care support

Education

RRT license

MO/Compact license

ACLS & BLS & NRP & PALS

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Columbia, Missouri. The role is in a PICU with day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), 36 hours per week, and a 13-week contract with travel benefits.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of pediatric ICU experience, holds an RRT license (MO or Compact), and active ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications. Cerner experience and willingness to float are preferred. On-call duties apply.