Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Johnston, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 3+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience for a night shift assignment caring for medically complex children.

Details

• Pediatric Critical Care and Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting within a Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Patient population includes children with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, birth injury, motor vehicle accident trauma, SMA, Trisomy 21, and Rett syndrome
• Patient ratio of 1:10
• Utilizes specialized equipment including CPT machine, Volera, Metaneb, cough assist, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy equipment
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 18:00 to 06:00
• Every other weekend required
• PointClickCare charting system preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience required
• CRT or RRT certification accepted
• BLS certification required
• State license required by start date, pending license accepted
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including weaning, BiPAP/CPAP, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with ABG interpretation
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia preferred
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, near drowning, respiratory distress syndrome, and RSV preferred
• Skilled in airway management including nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care/management
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care and neuro diagnostic support to medically complex pediatric patients
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, and other respiratory medications
• Perform pressure/volume ventilator management for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Minimize time off requests, particularly during the first two weeks of the assignment or for full weeks off
• Some holiday coverage expected
• First-time travelers may be considered given travel experience preference