Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
AMN Healthcare Allied
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $2353.00 - $2425.00

This Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Manager opportunity is based in Durham, North Carolina, a dynamic city in the heart of the Research Triangle. Durham is known for its thriving healthcare and academic communities, diverse neighborhoods, and welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The city offers a vibrant downtown with restaurants, arts, and entertainment, as well as easy access to extensive parks, greenways, and nearby lakes. With top-rated schools, a reasonable cost of living, and convenient access to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and the greater Triangle region, Durham offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. The position is a 13-week temp-direct assignment overseeing pediatric respiratory therapy services in a modern, well-resourced hospital environment. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. The facility supports a broad range of pediatric acuity, providing exposure to complex respiratory cases across inpatient and critical care areas. As the Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of pediatric respiratory therapy services. This includes supervising respiratory therapists, coordinating staffing and scheduling for 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week anticipated), and ensuring appropriate coverage for high-acuity pediatric units and rapid response needs. You will help shape clinical practice by supporting adherence to evidence-based protocols, maintaining regulatory and documentation standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your typical day may include rounding with the care team, reviewing patient assignments, supporting therapists at the bedside with advanced ventilator management and non-invasive therapies, and collaborating with nursing and medical leadership on care plans and performance goals. You may also participate in code and rapid response events, contribute to education and competency programs for staff, and assist with implementing new equipment or practice guidelines for pediatric respiratory care. The pediatric environment offers meaningful, hands-on work with patients and families navigating complex respiratory needs. You will have the opportunity to mentor a dedicated group of therapists, refine your leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture. The schedule is designed around 12-hour shifts, with expected hours to be finalized, allowing for concentrated clinical involvement and a structured work-life rhythm. This role is ideal for an experienced pediatric RRT leader who wants to combine advanced clinical practice with impactful management responsibilities, all while working in a vibrant, growing city that offers a rich mix of professional and personal opportunities.

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
RT-NC
Certifications: ACLS; BLS; RRT
References: 1 Reference in entire work history



Preferred Qualifications
none at this time

About the Facility
Attracting patients from all over the world, this medical center is one of the leading healthcare facilities in the U.S. and the largest private university healthcare complex in the American Southeast. Consistently ranked among the five leading U.S. medical centers by U.S. News & World Report, this renowned facility utilizes the latest scientific research and most sophisticated technology to achieve its commitments not only to superior medical service and compassionate patient care but also socially relevant education and global healthcare solutions.

Facility Location
Home to Duke University and Research Triangle Park, Durham offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor activities, a reasonable cost of living and highly prestigious medical facilities. Southern, yet cosmopolitan, laid back yet bursting with energy, this North Carolina city is a sought-after destination throughout the year.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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