Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric and neonatal experience for a night shift travel assignment in a hospital pediatric respiratory therapy unit in Springfield, MO.

Details

• Pediatric Respiratory Therapy unit at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center hospital in Springfield, MO
• Serves pediatric and neonatal patients across Peds, PICU, and NICU settings (approx. 62 beds combined)
• Equipment includes Draeger VN500, Hamilton G-5, Oscillator, and Jet Ventilator
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12 schedule
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Float requirement: as needed between peds and neonatal areas
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
• RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current state license required (license required if applicable)
• Active BLS from AHA, NRP, and PALS required — no certifications expiring within 30 days of assignment start unless renewal is documented
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric and/or neonatal experience required
• Prior NICU and PICU experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required — Canadian SINs not accepted
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include initiating and managing mechanical ventilation, performing respiratory care procedures, assisting physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and participating in physician rounds
• Communicates patient status, goals, and care plan updates to interdisciplinary team members
• Functions as a resource or preceptor and participates in departmental committees and huddles
• Maintains and processes respiratory equipment, including stocking supplies and O2 tank replacement
• Stays current with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care literature and best practices
• Black scrubs required; no other colors accepted
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or relocation outside the 50-mile radius is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-734652. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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