RRT Pediatrics
San Diego, CA
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 (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level 1 trauma children's hospital, requiring at least 1 year of NICU Level IV/Trauma 1 experience.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment, night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Children's hospital setting with pediatric acute care floors, pulmonary, trauma, medical, PICU, NICU, and CTICU units
• High acuity Level 4 NICU and Level 1 PICU, with heart transplants performed in CTICU
• Patient population includes asthma, bronchiolitis, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, tracheostomy-ventilated support, bronchitis, pneumonia, and intubated patients requiring specialty gases (heliox/iNO)
• Must be able to work across at least two of three ICUs: Level IV NICU, Level I PICU, and/or CTICU
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week scheduling block (typically 2 full weekends)
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required within scope of practice to meet facility needs; NICU travelers may float to satellite locations, PICU, CTICU, and Med Surg
• No blocked scheduling or scheduling requests permitted
• Charting via Epic (preferred experience)

Requirements

• Current RRT certification through NBRC
• California RCP license required in hand (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level 4 NICU/Trauma 1 facility (mixed adult/peds facility acceptable, children's hospital preferred)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• PALS (AHA) certification required
• NRP (AHA) Advanced certification required in hand or registration confirmed prior to start (Essential level no longer accepted)
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management, suctioning, and oxygen therapy
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Ability to troubleshoot high pressure alarms
• NPS certification preferred
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across multiple pediatric units including NICU, PICU, CTICU, and acute care floors
• Named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
• Magnet Recognized and Beacon Award for Excellence facility
• Teaching facility and Great Place To Work Certified
• Level 1 trauma designation with 57 total staffed beds
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Free traveler parking available
• Required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, with priority need for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
• Maximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Former travelers who reach their one-year mark must wait 90 days before returning
• Compliance documents due by the Wednesday prior to start
• This position must be the traveler's only active assignment