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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of hospital experience in Peds, NICU, and/or PICU settings.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit at a medical center
• Pediatric, NICU, and PICU patient population
• Oscillator experience required within the last 5 years
• No ECMO experience required for this role
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift hours from 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 0.9 FTE schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• On-call required approximately 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Weekend work required, approximately 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Must be available to work holidays if needed

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting with Peds, NICU, and/or PICU populations
• Current RRT certification through the NBRC required
• Must hold at least one of the following based on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical and technical information
• Ability to document clinical information accurately
• Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, families, and staff
• Mathematical skills including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Administer comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy
• Perform tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations
• Perform arterial punctures and basic bedside pulmonary function testing as needed
• May participate in Carolina Air Care transport of pediatric and neonatal patients per UNC Air Care Protocol when assigned
• May perform advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and ABGs when assigned to Air Care
• May manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when assigned to ECMO duties
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff