TRAVEL Respiratory Therapist – RRT PICU – 3x12 Nights – $2,161 Weekly at Purple Cow Recruiting

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

2161.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Airway Management, Suctioning, Ventilator Management, Neonatal Equipment Proficiency, Pediatric Equipment Proficiency, Medication Administration, ABG Interpretation, Chest Physiotherapy, Epic Charting, Floating, Call Management

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) environment in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shift Details: 3x12 Nights (18:45 – 07:15) 36 hours per week Weekend requirement: Every third weekend Call: May be required based on unit workload Floating: Required throughout PICU, NICU, Pediatric ED, and Pediatric floor Block scheduling is not permitted Unit Overview: • 70+ bed NICU • 10 bed PICU • 32 bed Pediatric floor • 14 bed Pediatric ED • 50–60% of daily cases involve NICU and PICU • Epic charting system • Pyxis medication system • 36 hours of unit orientation Special Equipment: Servo-I Servo-N HOFV-3100 A & B Hamilton T1 Alaris IV pumps (continuous Albuterol) Airvo heated HFNC BCPAP systems with multiple interfaces Aerogen / Hope / EZflow Max nebulizers Synclara Volera Beyond Air nitric system Fisher Paykel Flexitrunk BCPAP interface Metaneb Smart Vest Heliox AMBU bronchoscopy equipment RTO & Scheduling Policy: RTO after booking is not allowed. Maximum of 7 days may be auto-approved if not on a holiday. No RTO permitted during the first week due to orientation. Must work 2 of 3 major holidays if applicable. Fatigue policy applies (no more than 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per week). Compensation: W2: $19.00/hr Total Weekly Stipend: $1,477.00 Gross Weekly Pay: $2,161.00 Requirements Licensure: Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license or Compact license (must be in hand by start date; pending acceptable for submission). Credentials: Active RRT credentials required. Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience required. Experienced traveler preferred; first-time traveler considered only with high-level skillset. PICU and NICU experience required. Work settings: Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics. Skills: Airway management, suctioning, ventilator management, neonatal/pediatric equipment proficiency, medication administration (Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Terbutaline, Tobramycin, Xopenex), ABG interpretation, chest physiotherapy. Charting: Epic required. Floating: Required throughout pediatric units and floors. Call: May be required based on workload. Scheduling: 3x12 Nights (18:45–07:15). Every third weekend. No block scheduling. RTO/Holidays: RTO after booking not allowed; max 7 days auto-approved (no holidays); no RTO first week; must work 2 out of 3 major holidays. Compliance: Lab work within 48 hours after signing; all testing completed within 48 hours. Vaccine policy: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only). Radius rule: Permanent address under 50 miles offered at lower local rate. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s secure system.

Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide care in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, managing respiratory therapy for pediatric patients. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, and medication administration.