PICU Respiratory Therapist
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of experience for a PICU night shift position at a 152-bed Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Alaska.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, 152-bed Magnet-designated facility in Alaska
• PICU unit with a high-acuity patient population, including trauma, CCU, and floor therapy cases
• Patient population spans PICU, NICU, and adult ICU levels with Level 2 ER designation
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Specialized equipment includes Servo U, V60 ventilators, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to cover CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PICU, PCU, and FBS as needed
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Prior completed travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Compact license accepted at time of consideration, but an Alaska (AK) state license is required prior to start for this acute specialty position — license required if applicable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• PICU, NICU, and adult ICU experience is preferred
• Provide respiratory therapy services to a high-acuity patient population across multiple care settings
• Work in a Magnet-designated facility recognized for nursing and clinical excellence
• Scrubs of any color or pattern are acceptable
• Parking is available at no cost to travelers
• Any time off or scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial application