Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Pediatrics
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 7 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (NICU/Peds) with at least 2 years of pediatric-only experience for a night shift position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU teaching hospital.

Details

• Children's hospital serving a neonatal through pediatric patient population across multiple units including ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, and general med floors
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU at a 247-licensed-bed teaching hospital
• RTs in this department will not be floated to another facility due to the specialty nature of the unit
• IPPV and NIPPV ventilator use required
• EMR: Epic (testing out of Epic is encouraged for faster onboarding)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700 (alternate shift times: 1845–0715 or 0645–1915)
• 36 hours per week, on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend rotation
• No call or on-call requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Requirements

• Current RRT or CRT credential required
• Active NC state licensure required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, specifically in pediatric-only assignments (not mixed-age populations), within the past 5 years
• Experience must span relevant pediatric settings such as ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, or general pediatric med floors
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services to neonatal and pediatric patients throughout the facility
• Supported by respiratory therapy leadership within the department
• Orientation consists of 3 days total for ED and general floor experience, plus 1 day per ICU unit for candidates with multiple ICU backgrounds; includes 2 days of computer training, equipment orientation, and facility walkthrough
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays); any contracted hours not met must be made up by extending the contract
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• A clinical interview with the manager is required as part of the hiring process