Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,087 per week
Job ID: P-767370 | Start: November 10, 2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Employment type: Travel
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with pediatric/NICU experience for a night shift position at a Level IV Trauma teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH). The assignment involves providing respiratory care across adult critical care, general care, and pediatric populations including NICU.
- Work in the RRT unit caring for critical care and general care adult and pediatric patients
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities
- Uses Cerner charting system
- No on-call requirements
- First-time travelers accepted
- Scrubs provided by facility
- Free parking for travelers
- Orientation held every other Monday
- RTO requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the next schedule and approved by management
Schedule
- Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.)
- 36 hours per week
- Weekdays with some weekends required
- Open to accommodating block scheduling (not guaranteed)
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience, with pediatric/NICU experience required
- BLS and RRT certification required
- ACLS and PALS certification required
- License required if applicable
Qualifications
- NALS and NRP certification preferred
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Experience with adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric critical care settings preferred
- Skilled in ventilator management, airway management, and medication delivery systems preferred
Additional details
- Accepts local candidates within 100 miles; candidates between 75–100 miles considered case-by-case at the same rate
- Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last employment date before returning as a traveler
- Current Vandalia Health System employees are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians
Pay
Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation); tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Their team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers, with thousands of jobs nationwide and attentive recruiters who align positions with career aspirations and personal requirements.