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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics with 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting and RRT certification for a night shift assignment.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Respiratory Care Services department of a medical center
• Care for pediatric, NICU, and/or PICU patient populations
• Night shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am, 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• On-call requirement of 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Must be able to work holidays as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• No ECMO required
• Oscillator experience required

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
• At least 2 years of experience with Peds, NICU, and/or PICU populations
• Oscillator experience within the last 5 years
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the NBRC
• At least one of the following required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab
• License required if applicable
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures
• Ability to document clinical information accurately
• Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, family members, and staff
• Skilled in airway management, ventilator setup, monitoring, and weaning techniques
• Experience with tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation, and extubation

Additional Information

• Administer respiratory care including airway management, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy
• Perform pulmonary function testing and bedside procedures as needed
• Provide tracheostomy care, tube changes, and endotracheal intubation/extubation
• May transport pediatric and neonatal patients per specialized air care protocols when assigned to Carolina Air Care
• May manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when assigned to ECMO
• Function independently with minimal supervision while serving as a clinical resource to other staff
• Maintain and continually improve respiratory therapy knowledge and skills