Peds/Neo Respiratory Therapist
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric/Neonatal unit requiring 2+ years of PICU or Level 4 NICU experience and BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Peds/Neonatal Respiratory Therapy department at a children's hospital
• Covers NICU or PICU areas with 20-25 treatments per day
• 12-hour day shifts with weekends and holidays as scheduled
• 6 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun)
• No floating required
• No call or standby call requirement
• Uses Hamilton and Servo ventilators, Respironics and Hamilton BiPAP, and Fisher Paykel HFNC equipment
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• Unit staffs approximately 8 RTs per shift with hospitalist/intensivist coverage in house

Requirements

• RRT preferred; CRT not specified as acceptable
• Minimum 2 years experience in PICU and/or Level 4 or greater NICU
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration
• Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required, including 1 supervisor reference and 1 peer reference

Additional Information

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care including aerogen, Volara, cough assist, IPV, NAVA therapies, airway management, and intrahospital transport
• Assists with intubation only; independent intubation not required
• Department-specific orientation provided, with timeframe dependent on prior experience
• Scrub color/dress code is stone/light gray
• Candidates must live outside a 50-100 mile radius depending on specific facility to qualify as a traveler
• Returning travelers to any WVU Medicine facility must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than one year without taking a required 2-year break
• Former permanent staff at certain WVU facilities are not eligible to return as travelers
• All candidates interview directly with the hiring manager