RRT PICU
Washington, DC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU weekends-only night shift assignment at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring RRT, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching and Magnet-designated hospital
• 323 inpatient beds, including 70 NICU beds
• Weekends-only position covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 3-4 shifts per week with 36 guaranteed hours
• Every weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating within scope to NICU, PICU, and CICU; no floating to sister facilities
• No on-call requirements
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Any solid color scrubs required, no logos, child-friendly attire required

Requirements

• RRT, BLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• DC RRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 3+ years strongly preferred for first-time travelers
• NICU/PICU experience preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator preferred
• Skilled in ABG interpretation, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including nasal CPAP and umbilical blood gases

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and CICU patient populations of all ages
• Complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation
• Return travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year
• Maximum RTO of 1 week with no RTO approved after initial offer
• Accepts local candidates at travel rate with no mileage restriction