Respiratory Therapist - PICU
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,282/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care152 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 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 an acute care Magnet hospital in Alaska.
Details
- Acute care Magnet hospital with 152 staffed beds
- PICU unit serving a high-acuity patient population including trauma, CCU, floor therapy, Level 2 ER, PICU, and NICU cases
- Patient diagnoses include respiratory therapy across Level 2 ER, PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy settings
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Specialized equipment includes Servo U, V60 ventilator, and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Charting in Cerner EMR
- Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00), with possibility to fill in day shifts if necessary
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs across CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PICU, PCU, and FBS
- No on-call required
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- PICU, NICU, and Adult ICU experience preferred
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS, RRT
- Cerner EMR experience
- Prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Alaska state license required prior to start date; compact license accepted at time of consideration for acute specialties — Alaska license required if applicable
- 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
- Provide respiratory therapy services across a high-acuity patient population in PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy settings
- Any color or pattern scrubs are acceptable
- No cost parking available for travelers in the nearby parking structure
- All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial application
Facility
Alaska Native Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Alaska Native Medical Center
Pros
Loved the staff and the patients! This was one of my favorite travel assignments. I learned so much!
Cons
Uses Cerner. I love EPIC.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 152 beds
Employer
American Traveler
72 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
She’s super wonderful !
Cons
None
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Anchorage, AK
About
Anchorage is a unique city surrounded by 5,000-foot-high peaks in the south-central part of Alaska along the Cook Inlet, where abundant salmon and whales swim through. It's filled with cultural sites, including many museums and the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which offers stage performances and displays traditional crafts and replicas of dwellings from indigenous groups in the area. Top-notch eateries serving dishes with locally grown produce and fresh seafood abound, while the two roads running in and out of town lead to some of the world's most majestic wilderness areas. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including hiking and fishing within the city’s borders but only minutes from downtown is Chugach State Park, a 9,000-square-mile park with spectacular terrain for hiking, biking, ATV rides, kayaking, rafting and fishing. Nearby at Beluga Point, watch for the famous white whales that look like they sport permanent grins.
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