Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

American Traveler; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of pediatric experience for a night shift assignment at a pediatric care facility.

The role involves working in a pediatric critical care LTAC, handling a 1:10 patient load, and managing ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy care. Travel experience and state licensure by start are required, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current CRT or RRT certification is required.
• BLS certification is required and state license is needed by start date.
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience.
• Prior travel assignment experience is required.
• Experience with ventilator management and ABG interpretation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in a pediatric critical care unit.
• Care for complex pediatric patients in LTAC settings with 1:10 patient ratio.
• Operate ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP and related equipment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications and manage airway needs.
• Assist with pulmonary hygiene, sputum collection, and airway procedures.
• Document care and coordinate with care teams; some night shifts and weekends.

Skills

CRT or RRT certification

BLS certification

Pediatric experience (3+ years)

Travel assignment experience

Ventilator management (weaning, BiPAP,

ABG interpretation

Tracheostomy care

Pediatric equipment handling

Medication delivery systems (nebulizer

Tools

Ventilator management hardware

CPT machine

Volera

MetaNeb

Cough assist devices

Tracheostomy equipment

PointClickCare experience

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of pediatric experience for a night shift assignment at a pediatric care facility.

Requirements

• Current CRT or RRT certification
• BLS certification required
• State license required by start date, pending acceptable
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• License required if applicable
• Experience with ventilator management including weaning, BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with ABG interpretation
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Experience with airway management and suctioning techniques
• Experience with pediatric/neonatal equipment and pressure/volume ventilators
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers and MDIs
• Full work history for the past 7 years with any gaps explained
• Professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years

Responsibilities

• Work in a pediatric critical care/CRT unit within a long-term acute care (LTAC) setting
• Pediatric patient population including diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, birth injury, motor vehicle accident trauma, SMA, Trisomy 21, and Rett syndrome
• Patient ratio of 1:10
• Uses specialized equipment including CPT machine, Volera, MetaNeb, cough assist devices, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy equipment
• PointClickCare charting system experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients with complex diagnoses in a pediatric critical care environment
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and airway management procedures
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications including bronchodilators and corticosteroids
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and CPAP support
• Care for infants and children with conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and trauma level experience preferred
• Minimize time off requests, particularly during the first two weeks of the assignment or for full weeks off
• Any time off requests must be approved and documented prior to the start of the assignment
• Some holiday coverage expected

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts