Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 1+ year of PICU experience and RRT certification for a 12-hour day shift assignment at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1930)
• 36 hours per week
• Pediatric patient population ranging from 1 week to 18 years old, including moderate size Cystic Fibrosis and chronic trach/vent patients
• Cardiac program caring for patients who have undergone open-heart procedures ranging from PDA repair to TOF repair
• ECMO program utilizing specialized gases including Nitric Oxide and Heliox
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Floating required to ER, MedSurg, Oncology, and PICU
• Every other weekend rotation
• No call requirements
• 153 total bed Level II trauma center with Level IV NICU

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years
• RRT certification required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• WA state license required if applicable, must be in hand or have proof of application 6+ weeks prior
• Skilled in critical care ventilator management
• Experience with NIV including CPAP, BIPAP, and HHFNC
• Experience in pediatric respiratory disease management including medication delivery and therapeutic interventions
• ABG (GEM) experience required
• Peds Cardiac ICU experience of 1+ year preferred

Additional Information

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients including critical care and chronic conditions
• Support cardiac and ECMO programs as part of a specialized pediatric care team
• Any scrub color accepted except maroon or spice
• First-time travelers considered if they have 5 years of experience with 2 recent years in PICU