Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 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 setting with 152 staffed beds
• PICU unit serving a high-acuity patient population including respiratory therapy, trauma, CCU, and floor therapy cases
• Level 2 ER/PICU/NICU environment
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Day shift fill-in may be required as needed
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope to CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PICU, PCU, and FBS
• Special equipment includes Servo U, V60, and HFNC
• Charting via Cerner

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS
• PICU, NICU, and adult ICU experience preferred
• Cerner experience preferred
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Compact license accepted at time of consideration, but a valid Alaska (AK) 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

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a high-acuity population including PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy patients
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including Servo U ventilators, V60, and HFNC devices
• Any color or pattern scrubs are acceptable
• No on-call required
• No cost for parking; travelers are encouraged to use the facility parking structure
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are not accepted for this position
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration
• All time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration