This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT
American Traveler
Johnston, Iowa, United States
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date:
$1,981.92/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
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)
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
Worksite address
johnston, IA, 50131, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.