Travel RRT Pediatrics - Make $2,186 - $2,416/week

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a pediatric Respiratory Therapist position in San Diego, CA.

About the Role

Aya Healthcare works with you to build your healthcare career, offering opportunities close to home or across the country.

Pay

$2,186 to $2,416 weekly. Pay includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Start date: 11/09/2026

Responsibilities & Skills

• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Aerosol setup (mask and trach)
• Medication administration: Albuterol, Atrovent, BiPAP, Combivent, CPAP, Flovent, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Medihaler, Mucomyst, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex
• Extubation
• Hand-held and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) administration
• Nasal airway placement and suctioning
• NICU and pediatric care
• Oral airway placement and oral/nasal suctioning
• Pulmonary hygiene
• T-piece and trach collar management
• Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Sputum specimen collection
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Charting in Epic system

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Certifications: PALS, RRT, BLS, NRP

Facility Information

• Type: Children’s hospital
• Trauma level: Level 1
• Magnet status: Yes
• Bed count: 401

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with state/federal/local laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your happiness on assignment

Why Aya Healthcare

• Largest and most reliable job database with real-time updates
• Direct facility relationships for quick (even same-day) offers
• Expedited licensing and compliance support in all 50 states
• Expert career guidance from dedicated recruiters
• Industry-leading on-time start rate