Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Johnston, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of pediatric experience for a night shift assignment at a pediatric care facility.

Details

• Work in a pediatric critical care/CRT unit within a long-term acute care (LTAC) setting
• Pediatric patient population including diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, birth injury, motor vehicle accident trauma, SMA, Trisomy 21, and Rett syndrome
• Patient ratio of 1:10
• Uses specialized equipment including CPT machine, Volera, MetaNeb, cough assist devices, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy equipment
• PointClickCare charting system experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Current CRT or RRT certification
• BLS certification required
• State license required by start date, pending acceptable
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• License required if applicable
• Experience with ventilator management including weaning, BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with ABG interpretation
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Experience with airway management and suctioning techniques
• Experience with pediatric/neonatal equipment and pressure/volume ventilators
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers and MDIs
• Full work history for the past 7 years with any gaps explained
• Professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients with complex diagnoses in a pediatric critical care environment
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and airway management procedures
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications including bronchodilators and corticosteroids
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and CPAP support
• Care for infants and children with conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and trauma level experience preferred
• Minimize time off requests, particularly during the first two weeks of the assignment or for full weeks off
• Any time off requests must be approved and documented prior to the start of the assignment
• Some holiday coverage expected