Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,398 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springdale, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of pediatric critical care experience for a children's hospital night shift position.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department at a children's hospital
• Pediatric patient population across NICU, CCU, PICU, and acute care floors
• Must be able to work in at least 2 of the 4 areas: NICU, CCU, PICU, and acute care floors
• Patient ratios based on a points system
• EPIC EMR system used
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend work required

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required, CRTs will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience in Pediatric Critical Care (PICU/NICU/CCU)
• Recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience (PICU/NICU) within the current year required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• Illinois RRT license required if applicable
• Must be nicotine free
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers required, declinations not accepted
• At least one professional reference from within the last year required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care to critically ill pediatric patients across multiple specialty units
• Strong first-time travelers may be considered if they meet all other qualifications
• Orientation sessions are held every Monday
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable, including kid-friendly designs
• Candidates will complete a skills checklist during the interview process to assess fit for specific unit areas
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility may be considered at a local rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-738274. 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 - Pediatric RT

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