Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | PICU & ECMO

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on pediatric critical care within a Level II trauma center, including NICU exposure and ECMO support.

The position runs for 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, and requires PICU experience and RRT certification. Travel-friendly benefits and comprehensive clinical support are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years.
• RRT certification required; WA state license if applicable.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Experience with critical care ventilator management and NIV.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients including critical care and chronic conditions.
• Support cardiac and ECMO programs as part of a specialized pediatric care team.
• Float to ER, MedSurg, Oncology and PICU as needed.
• Participate in rounds and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

PICU experience

Ventilator management

NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC)

Pediatric respiratory care

ABG experience

Peds Cardiac ICU experience

Education

RRT certification

WA state license

BLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on pediatric critical care within a Level II trauma center, including NICU exposure and ECMO support.

The position runs for 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, and requires PICU experience and RRT certification. Travel-friendly benefits and comprehensive clinical support are offered.