Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric - $2,353 per week

About the role

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assignment at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a 13‑week travel contract with an ASAP start date (Oct 19, 2026), 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (1900‑0700). The position covers NICU/pediatric respiratory care across multiple specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents across the facility.
• Cover Emergency Department (ED), Pediatric ICU (PICU), Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (Peds CVICU), Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (Peds PCU), and general medical floors.
• Manage IPPV and NIPPV ventilators.
• Document in EPIC EMR (testing required for faster onboarding).
• Participate in every‑other‑weekend rotation; no on‑call requirements.
• Work 75 % of holidays; up to 6 days of RTO may be approved (excluding holidays) with missed contracted hours made up at assignment end.
• Wear royal blue scrubs; free parking available.

Requirements

• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• RRT or CRT certification.
• North Carolina licensure (if applicable).
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience on a Resource Team with combined pediatric unit experience within the past 5 years.
• Pediatrics‑only assignment experience (no mixed adult/pediatric populations).
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration.
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN.

Schedule

• Primary shift: 1900‑0700 (12‑hour nights), 36 hours/week (3 × 12‑hour shifts).
• Alternate shift options: 0645‑1915 or 1845‑0715.
• Every‑other‑weekend rotation required.
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks.
• No floating to other facilities due to specialty unit needs.

Onboarding & orientation

• 3 days of onboarding for ED and general floor assignments: 2 days of computer/equipment orientation plus facility walkthrough.
• Additional orientation day provided for each specialty ICU unit if applicable experience exists.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective day one of assignment.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Substantial housing stipends.
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians throughout the assignment.

Eligibility notes

• 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 a permanent position.

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler provides travel nursing and allied health placements nationwide. Their recruiters focus on aligning positions with career goals and personal needs, backed by 24/7 support and in‑house clinical resources.