Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric Critical Care position requiring 2+ years of experience and current RRT certification.

Details

• NICU and Pediatric Critical Care unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Mandatory floating required, including serving as a Patient Observer/Sitter across other units such as PCU, MS, and Maternal/Child when needed
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RRT license (MO or Compact) required, pending license acceptable; CRT not accepted
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with exposure to contagious illnesses

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including ventilator management, intubation assistance, and airway management
• Perform procedures such as CPAP/BiPAP management, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage various oxygen therapy delivery systems
• Experience with high frequency oscillators and jet ventilators is valuable for this role
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as needed
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• On-call availability required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing 51-74 miles from the facility may be offered a local rate; those within 50 miles are not eligible
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months), followed by a mandatory 6-month break before returning in an agency capacity