Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT American Traveler - 4.0 Chapel Hill, NC Job Details Contract $2,176 a week 5 hours ago Qualifications RRT Care documentation Clinical information systems Clinical assessment documentation

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for a pediatric unit, requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience including Pediatrics, PICU, and/or NICU care. Details Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit within an academic medical center Night shift, 7:00pm to 7:00am 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 0.9 FTE On-call required approximately 1 weekend per 6 weeks Weekend commitment of 6 shifts per 6 weeks Availability for holiday coverage required as needed Epic EMR experience required Oscillatory ventilator experience within the last 5 years required May involve transport of pediatric and neonatal patients via Carolina Air Care per UNC Air Care Protocol May involve ECMO management for cardiac and respiratory support Requirements Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Current RRT certification through the NBRC Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist Recent experience in Pediatrics, PICU, and/or NICU required Oscillatory ventilator experience within the last 5 years Epic EMR experience required At least one of the following certifications depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab License required if applicable Strong clinical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Additional Information Administer airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy Perform tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubation, and extubation May perform bedside pulmonary function testing and arterial punctures May perform advanced procedures such as UAC/UVC insertion, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABG analysis, and blood glucose monitoring under Air Care Protocol Set up, monitor, and manage ventilators using specialized modes, including weaning techniques Function independently with minimal supervision and serve as a clinical resource to other staff Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, families, and staff regarding clinical information