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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Peds/Neo unit requiring 2+ years PICU or Level 4 NICU experience.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Peds/Neo Respiratory Therapy department covering NICU and PICU
• Patient population includes pediatric and neonatal patients
• Handles 20-25 treatments per day
• Performs all aspects of respiratory care including aerogen, Volara, cough assist, IPV, NAVA, Hamilton and Servo ventilators, airway management, and intrahospital transport
• Equipment includes Hamilton and Servo ventilators, Respironics and Hamilton BiPAP, and Fisher Paykel HFNC
• Assists with intubation only, does not perform independently
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour day shifts with weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Preference scheduling permitted with a commitment of 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun)
• No floating required
• No call or standby call requirement
• Staffed with multiple RTs per shift; will not be the only RT in house

Requirements

• RRT preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (AHA verification)
• Minimum 2 years experience in PICU and/or Level 4 or greater NICU
• License required if applicable
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Works alongside hospitalist or intensivist in house
• Department-specific orientation provided, with length dependent on prior experience
• Dress code is stone/light gray scrubs
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Radius rule requires candidates live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Returning WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine for longer than a cumulative year without a 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager