Travel Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics - $2,146 per week

About the role

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Start date: 11/09/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Employment type: Travel

Schedule: 12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1517157

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines
• Collaborate with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some areas may require 2 years)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment start

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.