Travel Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift (Peds/ICU)

American Traveler, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

CEUs included

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with pediatric, NICU, and adult ER/critical care experience for a night shift hospital position in the Washington, DC area. The role requires ACLS/BLS, active licensure, and an ability to work nights.

You will cover 3x12‑hour nights (36 hours weekly) on a 9‑week assignment, administering respiratory care per physician prescriptions, including ventilatory support and airway care, and you must reside within 50 miles of the facility.

Qualifications

• RRT license required (if applicable).
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Pediatric, NICU, and adult ER & critical care experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA only).
• Active license required, no pending licenses accepted.
• US SSN required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule with 3x12‑hour shifts.
• 36 hours per week.
• 9‑week assignment length.
• Administer respiratory care per physician prescription including diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Apply treatment protocols and technology across care sites, including medical gas and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support.
• Must live within 50 miles of the facility.
• No local candidates accepted.

Skills

RRT license

2+ years experience

Pediatric/NICU/ER experience

ACLS & BLS

Active license

US SSN required

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with pediatric, NICU, and adult ER/critical care experience for a night shift hospital position in the Washington, DC area. The role requires ACLS/BLS, active licensure, and an ability to work nights.

You will cover 3x12‑hour nights (36 hours weekly) on a 9‑week assignment, administering respiratory care per physician prescriptions, including ventilatory support and airway care, and you must reside within 50 miles of the facility.