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

Medasource; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

403(b) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidies

MBTA T-pass discounts

Job summary

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 role offers potential extension or transition to full‑time staff.

You will deliver high-acuity pediatric respiratory care and extracorporeal life support across specialized programs, contributing to one of the top pediatric facilities in the country.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years specializing in pediatric respiratory care.
• ECMO training with 1–2 years hands-on ECMO experience is strictly required.
• Active RRT credential and Massachusetts license eligibility/active license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Direct bedside care delivering advanced pediatric respiratory therapies.
• Provide ECMO services and life-support consultations.
• Monitor patient volume and acuity to support department efficiency and equipment readiness.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assess clinical practice standards.

Skills

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

ECMO Specialist

RRT credential

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree 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.

• 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 $3,179 / 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!
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Modern Healthcare 2021 & 2022
• Best in KLAS 2023
• Offices in 35+ cities

Benefits

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