Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in NICU/Pediatrics with at least 2 years of critical care experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Details

• 885-bed Level 1 Trauma academic medical center with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• NICU/Pediatric respiratory care unit with assignment based on traveler experience and unit needs
• Patient population includes post-surgical, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and ED patients across neonatal/pediatric and adult settings
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Equipment includes Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, and cough assist; HFJV and HFOV experience preferred for pediatric assignments
• Night shift: 18:30–07:00, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• No floating requirement — assignments based on traveler experience and unit needs

Requirements

• Active NC Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable
• RRT required; CRT is acceptable but not preferred
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy critical care experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Previous experience with pediatric patients required
• Proficiency in mechanical ventilation, airway support, monitoring and diagnostics, patient assessment, documentation, and time management
• Experience in a Level 1 trauma center or high-acuity organization preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Respiratory Therapists provide care across ICU and medical/surgical areas based on departmental needs
• Each shift is supported by dedicated Adult and Pediatric Lead Therapists with a strong teamwork culture
• Department is known for excellent collaboration among a team with extensive tenure and experience
• Orientation includes a facility-level NEO and 1–2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is managed on a 6-week cycle with RTO subject to manager approval
• Scrub color: pewter (charcoal grey)
• Free parking available on-site