NICU/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU/Peds Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of critical care experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Care department of an 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
• NICU and pediatric patient population; adult assignments also possible based on departmental needs
• Patient diagnoses include post-surgical, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and ED presentations
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Preferred equipment experience: Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, and cough assist; HFJV and HFOV experience preferred for pediatric assignments
• 12-hour night shifts, 18:30–07:00, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Schedule is set on a 6-week cycle
• No floating — assignments made based on traveler experience and unit needs

Requirements

• Active NC Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable
• RRT required; CRT is acceptable but not preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy critical care experience
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in NICU/Peds specialty, with most recent experience within the last year
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP; ACLS required for adult RT assignments
• Previous experience in a Level 1 trauma center and/or high-acuity setting preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Lead Therapists are present on each shift for both adult and pediatric areas, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Department culture is characterized by strong teamwork and a staff with extensive tenure and experience
• Orientation includes a hospital-wide NEO session followed by 1–2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color: pewter (charcoal grey)
• Free parking is available on site
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• RTO requires manager approval