Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2060 per week.

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Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2060 per week.

Chapel Hill, NC
Posted 4 weeks ago

About the job

Trusted is hiring a respiratory therapist for pediatric, NICU, PICU units. Work involves airway, ventilator, and pulmonary procedures. Local and travel options, with emphasis on expertise in pediatric respiratory care and certifications like BLS and RRT.

Requirements

  • Pediatrics, NICU, PICU experience
  • Oscillator experience within 5 years
  • Respiratory license required
  • Experience with airway management
  • Ability to float units

Qualifications

  • Graduation from accredited program
  • RRT certification
  • BLS certification
  • Valid respiratory license
  • Experience with ventilators

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <60 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - Pediatrics, NICU, and/or PICU experience required. - Oscillator experience within the last 5 years.

Required Credentials: - Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. - Depending on practice area, at least one of the following is required: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.

Unit Details: - Airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function testing, arterial punctures, tracheostomy care and tube changes, and endotracheal intubations and extubations. - Uses specialized ventilator modes and appropriate weaning techniques. - May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals when working with Carolina Air Care. - May perform advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring. - No ECMO.

Shift & Scheduling: - On-call 1 weekend per 6 weeks. - 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks. - Must be able to work holidays if needed.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-09-28
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3

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