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 Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics with 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting treating NICU/PICU patients for a night shift assignment.

Details

• Works in the Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit treating Peds, NICU, and/or PICU patients
• Uses EPIC EMR; no ECMO experience required but oscillator experience within the last 5 years is required
• Night shift schedule from 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• On-call required approximately 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Weekend commitment of 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Must be able to work holidays if needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting with Peds, NICU, and/or PICU patients
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current RRT certification through the NBRC required
• At least one of the following certifications required based on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, 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
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

• Provide airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and related respiratory care procedures
• Perform tracheostomy care and tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations, and arterial punctures
• May perform basic bedside pulmonary function testing
• May participate in Carolina Air Care transport of pediatric and neonatal patients per UNC Air Care Protocol, including advanced procedures as directed by medical control
• May manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when working with ECMO patients
• Perform ventilator setup, specialized ventilator modes, patient monitoring, and weaning techniques
• Function independently with minimal supervision and serve as a resource to other staff