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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 25, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of pediatric cardiac/critical care experience for a 13-week travel assignment in a pediatric cardiovascular/cardiac ICU setting.
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Position is based in a Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CVPICU) / Cardiac unit within a pediatric hospital setting
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3x12-hour shifts available on days (7:00–19:30) or nights (19:00–7:30)
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Epic EMR is required
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Floating to different units is a requirement and point of emphasis for this assignment
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Current RRT credential required
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Ohio (OH) state RT license required if applicable
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BLS and PALS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of PICU or CT-PICU experience in a pediatric hospital (hard stop requirement)
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Pediatric cardiac ICU experience preferred
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency with medication delivery systems including MDI, aerosol mask/trach setups, and medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide (iNO), and Racemic Epinephrine
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Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillation, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
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Experience with neonatal/pediatric procedures including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
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Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
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2 supervisory references required for consideration (charge nurse references count as only 1 of the 2 required)
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Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in a CVPICU setting
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Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
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First-time travelers are eligible to apply
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Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being considered
