Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/Pediatric position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of pediatric Respiratory Therapy experience and RRT or CRT certification.

Details

• Children's hospital setting providing respiratory care for pediatric patients throughout the facility
• Patient population ranges from neonate to pediatric age groups
• Covers ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, and general medical floors
• Uses IPPV/NIPPV ventilators
• EMR: EPIC, testing out required for faster onboarding
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Alternate shift times available: 0645-1915 or 1845-0715
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks
• No floating to other facilities due to specialty unit needs

Requirements

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• RRT or CRT certification required
• NC licensure required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience on a Resource Team with combined pediatric unit experience within the past 5 years
• Must have peds-only assignment experience, not mixed age populations
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across pediatric specialty units including ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, and Peds PCU
• Supported by Respiratory Leadership team
• 3 days of onboarding for ED and general floor assignments, including 2 days of computer and equipment orientation and facility walkthrough
• Additional orientation day provided for each specialty ICU unit if applicable experience exists
• Expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the assignment
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Returning employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position