Pediatric Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics Therapist
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's National Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Locals accepted at travel rate.
• Specialty preference: NICU/PICU; Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Facility Type: Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Teaching & Magnet Hospital.
• Beds: 323 inpatient beds, 70 NICU.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrubs: Any solid color, no logos; child-friendly attire required.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Must hold an active D.C. nursing license or have a pending D.C. license application with the Board of Nursing for at least 3–4 weeks.
• If license is pending, proof of submission is required.
• Applicants who have not applied for their D.C. license are not eligible.
• Required License: DC RRT License.
• Required Certifications (must be current prior to start):

  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional certifications based on unit/specialty may include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• National certifications and primary source verifications are required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year required.
• 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers.

Work Schedule

• 3 or 4 shifts per week.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• No on-call duties.
• Floating within scope allowed; no floating to sister facilities.
• Block scheduling not available.
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week; up to 48 hours available (overtime only after 48 hours).

Time-Off Policy

• Maximum 3 shifts off for 13-week contracts.
• Maximum 8 shifts off for 26-week contracts.
• Taking 1 full week off requires adding an additional week to the contract.
• No time off approved during:

  • August 31 – September 6
  • November 23 – November 29
  • December 21 – January 3

Parking

• Nights only: Onsite parking available.
• Days or day/night rotation: Offsite parking required.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Background checks within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification or transcript/diploma if verification pending.
• Physical exam within 30 days of start including latex allergy info.
• Fit mask test (N95 or PAPR) within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer.
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative titer or declination form.
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer.
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (must include marijuana).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking.
• Facility-specific modules and training must be completed prior to start.
• Photo for badge must meet facility guidelines and be submitted immediately after signing.

Testing & Competencies

• Medication calculation exam at orientation (minimum 84% to pass, 2 attempts allowed).
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing required (online or physical).
• Competency exam required.

References & History

• Two professional references dated within the past two years required (preferably supervisors/managers).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric and NICU/PICU experience who meet the licensure and certification requirements and are comfortable working in a high-acuity pediatric trauma center environment.