Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II with 2+ years of experience for a pediatric respiratory care night shift position at an academic medical center in Chapel Hill, NC.

Details

• Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit at a large academic medical center
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• On-call required 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• Must be available for holiday coverage including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Current RRT certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• At least one of the following certifications required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab
• License required if applicable
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Administers respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, bedside pulmonary function testing, and arterial punctures
• Provides comprehensive airway management including tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations
• Manages mechanical ventilation using specialized ventilator modes and weaning techniques
• May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals as part of the air care transport team
• May perform advanced practice procedures including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABG analysis, and blood glucose monitoring per air care protocol
• May manage extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) for cardiac and respiratory support
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff
• Background check and drug screen are required prior to start; candidates should be prepared to complete drug screening promptly upon commitment