Respiratory Therapist NICU/Peds
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Peds night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care RT experience.

Details

• 13-week contract at a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Assigned to NICU/Peds or other units (ICU or Med/Surg floors) based on experience and departmental needs
• Patient population includes post-surgical, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and ED patients across varying acuity levels
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience preferred
• Preferred equipment experience includes Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, cough assist, and — for pediatric assignments — HFJV and HFOV
• Night shift: 18:30–0700 (12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week)
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle; schedule changes require manager approval
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Requirements

• Active NC Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT acceptable but not preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience
• Level 1 trauma center and/or high-acuity hospital experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year after a permanent position before being considered
• Each shift is supported by both Adult and Pediatric Lead Therapists with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Orientation includes a facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 1–2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color: Pewter (charcoal grey)
• Parking is free