Travel RRT Pediatrics - $2,310 per week

About the Role

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in San Diego, California. Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist. Discipline: Allied Health Professional. Start Date: 11/16/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week. Shift: 12 hours, nights. Employment Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric. We’re seeking an experienced Pediatric RRT with strong critical care skills to support our Level IV NICU, Level I PICU, and/or Cardiothoracic ICU. Candidates must be able to work across at least two of the three ICUs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level IV NICU and/or Level I Trauma facility (mixed adult/pediatric facilities accepted).
• Active California RCP license and NBRC RRT certification.
• Experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, suctioning, and oxygen therapy.
• Current AHA BLS, PALS, and Advanced NRP certification.
• Advanced NRP must be in hand before the start date; registration for an upcoming class is acceptable if completed before starting.

Holiday Commitment

Must work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, depending on assigned shift, plus one additional major holiday: Thanksgiving or New Year’s. Christmas Eve/Day availability is our highest holiday staffing priority.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country. We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals. At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.