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Respiratory Therapist

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Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care

CVPICU

PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

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NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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Had to file a harassment complaint with HR due to charge nurse refusing to sign my time card

Terrible place to work. Management is mediocre at best and they do not take care of their staff AT. ALL.

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Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia RN Critical Care Float CCU - Coronary Care CVICU ICU - Intensive Care Unit MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit SICU - Surgical Intensive Care STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Trauma ICU 12 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 2, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a CVPICU RN for a 13-week contract requiring 2 years of dedicated CVPICU experience, PALS/BLS certification, and an active DC RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) setting within a children's hospital</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30), with self-scheduling</li><li>Travelers rotate shifts every 3-4 weeks; straight shifts not guaranteed</li><li>Every other weekend and every other holiday required</li><li>No on-call requirements</li><li>Float to other critical care units (NICU/PICU) as needed, all ages</li><li>Uses Cerner charting system</li><li>Pre-start orientation modules required, averaging 20+ hours, non-billable</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active DC RN license required; pending license accepted with proof of application, but must be issued prior to start date</li><li>MD/VA applicants require compact or state license</li><li>BLS and PALS certification required; ACLS preferred</li><li>Minimum 2 years of recent, dedicated CVPICU experience required (floating does not count)</li><li>Teaching hospital experience preferred</li><li>Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial line management, and blood product administration</li><li>Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)</li><li>Experience with cardiovascular monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and post cardiac surgery care preferred</li><li>ECMO and CRRT experience preferred</li><li>Photo required upon contract signature</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide direct patient care in a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center</li><li>Facility has 323 inpatient beds, including 70 dedicated NICU beds</li><li>Scrubs may be any color but must be logo-free and child-friendly</li><li>RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week; full-week RTO must be made up at the end of the contract</li><li>No RTO accepted after initial offer</li><li>First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate</li><li>Previous Children's National travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year</li><li>One guaranteed holiday with preference considered; second holiday assignment based on facility need</li></ul>

Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia RN CVPICU Pediatrics CVICU 12 hours, rotating American Traveler Job ID #P-764104. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 2, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric Critical Care RN for a Float Pool position requiring strong PICU experience and the ability to float to NICU and CVPICU.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool position in a Magnet, teaching, Level I Trauma hospital</li><li>Floats between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU based on facility needs</li><li>Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, up to 1:3 when floated to NICU</li><li>Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30) available</li><li>Every other weekend required, with openness to blocked weekend scheduling</li><li>No on-call requirements</li><li>Uses Cerner charting system</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active DC RN license required</li><li>BLS and PALS certifications required</li><li>2+ years of recent PICU or CVPICU experience required</li><li>Strong PICU experience required with comfort floating to CVPICU and NICU</li><li>Cerner charting experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred</li><li>Pending DC license applicants accepted with proof of application, but active license required before start date</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Care for critically ill pediatric patients across PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings</li><li>Skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiovascular care highly valued</li><li>Experience with congenital heart disease, ECMO, and post cardiac surgery care preferred</li><li>Scrubs must be child-friendly, any color, with no logos</li><li>First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate</li><li>Maximum RTO of 7 days; a full week off requires extending the assignment to make up missed shifts</li><li>One holiday is guaranteed with preference consideration; a second holiday may be required based on facility need</li><li>Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year</li><li>Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation</li></ul>

Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia RN Critical Care Float CCU - Coronary Care CVICU ICU - Intensive Care Unit MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit SICU - Surgical Intensive Care STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Trauma ICU 12 hours, rotating American Traveler Job ID #P-761984. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics Float Pool American Traveler

Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia RN Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care 12 hours, nights Nightingale Nurses

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 9, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU weekends-only assignment at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring RRT certification and pediatric critical care experience.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching and Magnet-designated hospital with 323 inpatient beds including a 70-bed NICU</li><li>Assigned to the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics PICU unit</li><li>Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM</li><li>Weekends-only position, working every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday</li><li>Float within scope to NICU/PICU/CICU across all ages, no floating to sister facilities</li><li>No on-call requirements</li><li>Cerner charting system used</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>RRT certification required</li><li>BLS and PALS certifications required prior to start</li><li>NRP certification preferred</li><li>DC RRT license required if applicable</li><li>Minimum 1 year of experience required, 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers</li><li>NICU/PICU experience preferred</li><li>Pediatric experience strongly preferred</li><li>Trauma Level I experience preferred</li><li>Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator</li><li>Skilled in airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care</li><li>Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP</li><li>Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)</li><li>Experience with medication administration including inhaled and nebulized therapies</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide respiratory care services within a pediatric critical care team in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center</li><li>Work in a teaching and Magnet-designated hospital environment</li><li>Complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation</li><li>Scrubs must be solid color, logo-free, and child-friendly in style</li><li>Local candidates accepted at the travel rate with no mileage restriction</li><li>Previous Children's National travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible for return</li><li>First-time travelers considered with 3+ years of recent experience strongly preferred</li></ul>

Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia Allied Health Professional Pediatric Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-762638. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Nov 9, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking a PICU Respiratory Therapist for a weekends-only night shift position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring RRT and PALS certification.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Weekends-only position covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday</li><li>Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)</li><li>3 or 4 shifts per week with every weekend required</li><li>Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching and Magnet-designated hospital</li><li>323 inpatient beds including 70 NICU beds</li><li>Floats within scope of practice between NICU/PICU/CICU across all ages, no floating to sister facilities</li><li>No on-call requirement</li><li>Uses Cerner charting system</li><li>No block scheduling available</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>RRT, BLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start</li><li>NRP certification preferred</li><li>DC RRT license required (license required if applicable)</li><li>MD/VA compact or state license required if applicable</li><li>Minimum 1 year of experience required; 3+ years strongly preferred for first-time travelers</li><li>NICU/PICU experience preferred</li><li>Pediatric experience strongly preferred</li><li>Level I Trauma experience preferred</li><li>Prior travel experience required</li><li>Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator</li><li>Experience with neonatal/pediatric airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene</li><li>Experience interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)</li><li>Experience with medication delivery systems and administration for respiratory therapy</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and CICU patient populations of all ages</li><li>Complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation</li><li>Scrubs must be solid color, logo-free, and child-friendly in appearance</li><li>Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate with no mileage restriction</li><li>Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year</li><li>Maximum RTO of 1 week; no RTO approved after initial offer</li><li>Every other weekend and holiday coverage required, with one guaranteed holiday preference</li></ul>

Children's National Medical Center Washington DC District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia Allied Health Professional Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-762633. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT American Traveler

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$2,059/week

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