Travel Respiratory Therapist NICU/PICU - $1,435 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for a travel position in Miami, Florida. This role offers an opportunity for professionals with at least one year of acute care experience to provide direct patient care across clinical areas.

The therapist will administer respiratory treatments, maintain equipment, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. Certification in NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS is required. This is a travel role with a 12-hour shift schedule, offering competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Certification: NBRC-RRT, BLS, ACLS.
• Ability to respond to emergencies requiring respiratory support.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory modalities to patients.
• Maintain patient records and respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff for patient care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

2 years college or equivalent

Tools

Respiratory and cardiology equipment

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a position in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds‑RRT) with at least one year of recent acute care experience. The role requires clinicians to perform direct patient care and work across clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments per procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer a range of respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment; evaluate equipment safety and report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel to optimize patient care continuum.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty, and lift 20 pounds easily. Lifting patients up to 50 pounds may be required. Must possess adequate vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Certification: NBRC‑RRT, BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.
• Education: 2 years college or equivalent.

Compensation

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – PED‑RRT THER – Travel. TotalMed Allied Job ID #1415361.