Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU - $3,179 per week

Medasource; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-On Bonus (for permanent hires)

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ECMO expertise for a 13-week travel assignment at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. The role emphasizes high-acuity pediatric respiratory care and direct ECMO services, with potential to extend or convert to full-time staff.

Candidates must have 4+ years of pediatric RT experience, ECMO training, and Massachusetts license eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4 years of clinical experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist
• 3 years specializing in pediatric respiratory care
• ECMO training with 1–2 years hands-on ECMO experience

Responsibilities

• Direct bedside pediatric respiratory care in ICUs and clinical programs
• Provide ECMO bedside administration and life-support services
• Monitor patient volume and acuity to support departmental efficiency
• Participate in quality assurance and clinical practice standards reviews

Skills

Pediatric RT

ECMO experience

RRT credential

Massachusetts license

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's in complementary field

Bachelor's/Master's in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

Medasource is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

Medasource is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist – ECMO Specialist

Clinical Services / Allied Health

Location: Boston, MA (On-Site)

Hospital: Boston Children's Hospital

Contract Type: 13-Week Travel Contract (Option to Extend)

Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple shifts types available

Travel Pay: Up to $3,431 / weekly gross (Taxable + Stipend package)

Direct Hire Pay Range: $84,183.84 – $119,000 / year (Depending on experience)

Position Overview

Medasource is seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) & ECMO Specialist for a 13-week travel assignment at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. This opportunity offers strong contract flexibility with options to extend your assignment or transition directly into a full-time permanent staff position with Boston Children's Hospital.

In this role, you will deliver high-acuity pediatric respiratory care and extracorporeal life support across specialized clinical programs, serving in one of the top pediatric facilities in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Bedside Care: Administer advanced respiratory care and specialized therapies to pediatric patients across intensive care units and clinical programs.
• ECMO Services: Provide direct bedside administration and consultation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and life support services.
• Operational Readiness: Monitor patient volume and acuity levels to support departmental efficiency, resource allocation, and equipment readiness.
• Quality & Standards: Participate in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and contribute to the evaluation of clinical practice standards and technical procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:
  • Minimum4 years of clinical experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
  • Minimum3 years specializing inpediatric respiratory care.
  • Completion of ECMO training with1–2 years of hands‑on experience as an Associate ECMO Specialist (ECMO experience is strictly required).
• Education:
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy paired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a complementary field (Required).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred).
• Licensure & Certification:
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Active (or eligible for)Massachusetts State Respiratory Therapist License.

Contract & Placement Options

• Travel / Contract Option:
  • 13-week initial contract with high likelihood/ability to extend.
  • Weekly gross pay up to$3,431/week (36 hours/week).
• Direct Hire / Permanent Option:
  • Open to direct full-time placement or conversion after contract.
  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for permanent external hires.
  • Direct hire benefits include 403(b) retirement, pension plan, tuition/certification reimbursement, child care subsidies, student loan assistance, and MBTA T-pass discounts.

About Medasource

• Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare.
• Ready to breathe new life into your healthcare career with Medasource? Let us be your compass in navigating success on your healthcare journey. Join our vibrant Clinical Services team and take your career to new heights!
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• Offices in 35+ cities

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay