Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT American Traveler - 4.0 Johnston, IA Job Details Contract $1,981.92 a week 22 hours ago Qualifications Inhalation medication administration Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling Medical equipment operation Tracheostomy care BLS Certification Working with pediatric populations Medication pass administration High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) machines Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines State-specific respiratory therapist license Caring for individuals with cerebral palsy Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines Respiratory diagnostics

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Dec 7, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a night shift assignment caring for medically complex pediatric patients. Details Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit setting Patient population includes cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, birth injury, motor vehicle accident trauma, SMA, Trisomy 21, and Rett syndrome cases Patient ratio of 1:10 Uses specialized equipment including CPT machine, Volera, Metaneb, cough assist devices, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy care equipment PointClickCare charting system experience preferred Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 6:00 Works every other weekend Requirements Active CRT or RRT credential BLS certification required State license required by start date (pending license accepted) License required if applicable Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience Prior travel assignment experience required Pediatric critical care and LTAC experience preferred Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred Skilled in ventilator management including weaning, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and BiPAP/CPAP care Experience with tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene procedures Experience caring for infants/children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome Proficient in ABG interpretation and medication administration including bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids Additional Information Provide comprehensive respiratory care to medically complex pediatric patients including those with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence Administer aerosol therapy, nebulizer treatments, and airway management as needed Collaborate with pediatric care team to manage chronic and acute respiratory conditions Full 7-year work history with any gaps explained required for consideration Expect to work some holidays Time off requests should be minimized, particularly during the first two weeks of the assignment, and must be submitted and approved prior to start