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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 18, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric respiratory therapy position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PICU experience and Epic proficiency on a 12-hour night shift schedule.
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Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a 153-bed Level II Pediatric Trauma Center children's hospital
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Pediatric patient population, including a moderate-sized Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent population
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Respiratory care involves use of critical care ventilators, NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC), specialized gases (Nitric Oxide and Heliox), and ABG (GEM)
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Facility has an active ECMO program and utilizes care pathways and protocols
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Epic EMR required
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12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation, with opportunity to work additional weekends if desired
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No on-call requirement
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required
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Washington State RT license required — must be in hand or have proof of application submitted 6+ weeks prior (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years
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Proficiency in critical care ventilator management and NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC)
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Experience with respiratory disease management of the pediatric population, including medication delivery and respiratory therapeutic interventions
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Experience with ABG analysis using GEM analyzer
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Epic EMR experience required
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Prior travel assignment experience required — first-time travelers will not be considered
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Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients, including those with complex chronic conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent dependencies
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Apply facility care pathways and protocols as part of a structured clinical environment
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Two professional references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) are required prior to start — one reference may be submitted for initial consideration
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Scrubs of any color are acceptable, except maroon or spice tones
