Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Johnston, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of pediatric experience for a night shift position in a pediatric critical care setting.

Details

• Pediatric Critical Care/NICU unit setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00-06:00
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:10
• Treats patients with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, birth injury, motor vehicle accident injuries, SMA, Trisomy 21, and Rett syndrome
• Uses specialized equipment including CPT machine, Volara, MetaNeb, cough assist device, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy equipment
• PointClickCare charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• CRT or RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• State license required by start date (pending acceptable)
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Experience with ventilator management including weaning from mechanical ventilation and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with ABG interpretation
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers and MDIs
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
• Experience with pediatric conditions including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
• LTAC, teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients with complex medical conditions
• Work within a pediatric critical care team
• Minimize RTO requests, with no time off preferred during the first two weeks or for full calendar weeks during the assignment
• All RTO must be approved and documented prior to assignment start
• Expect to work some holidays