Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

American Traveler, LLC.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a Level III trauma center. Requires 2+ years of pediatric respiratory experience and CT/RI state licensure.

Responsibilities include emergency and pediatric care across ICU/ED/NICU with EPIC charting, night shifts, weekends, and potential travel to Westerly Hospital. Compliance with vaccine policies and scrubs color is expected.

Qualifications

• CRT/RRT certification required or preferred
• BLS certification required
• CT and RI state licenses required (may start with one active and one pending)
• Minimum 2 years pediatric experience, trauma center experience at large facility
• Ventilator management and ABG interpretation
• Pediatric/neonatal equipment experience including CPAP/BiPAP, suctioning and airway procedures
• References required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Assignment in the RRT Pediatrics unit at a Level III trauma center
• Evening and/or night shifts; 8 or 12 hour shifts
• At least every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
• Charting via EPIC; coordinate care across ICU, ED, NICU, and pediatric units
• Provide respiratory care to pediatric, neonatal, and adult patients
• Administer respiratory therapies and medications; RSV care as needed
• Navy blue scrubs; free parking; vaccine requirements as per policy

Skills

CRT/RRT

BLS

CT/RI Licenses

Pediatrics Experience

Trauma Center Experience

Ventilator Management

ABG Interpretation

Airway Management

Chest Physiotherapy/Vest Therapy

References Required

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a Level III trauma center, requiring 2+ years of pediatric respiratory experience and CT/RI state licensure.

Requirements

• CRT or RRT (preferred) certification required
• BLS certification required
• CT and RI state licenses required (may start with one active and one pending)
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, pediatrics experience required
• Trauma center experience at a large facility required
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, intubation assist, and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, arterial blood gas interpretation, and airway management/suctioning
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and vest therapy preferred
• 1 reference required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds, part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Assignment in the RRT Pediatrics unit
• Evening and/or night shifts, 8 and/or 12 hour shifts based on department need
• At least every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
• Charting via EPIC (preferred experience)
• Works with adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric patient populations
• Provide respiratory care to pediatric, neonatal, and adult critical care patients, including high-risk delivery support
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, tracheostomy care, and medication delivery via nebulizer and MDI
• Care for infants and children with RSV and other respiratory conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemption only
• Travelers obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Local candidates not accepted; radius rule of 75 miles applies
• Former staff must be separated from employment for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be auto-approved
• First-time travelers considered only with relevant Level I trauma or equivalent experience

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-762683

Open Positions: 1