Respiratory Therapist

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a pediatric respiratory therapist for a 13-week contract beginning November 2. You'll work night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a 3x12-hour schedule, providing respiratory care across multiple high-acuity pediatric units.

Clinical Scope

You'll manage patients ranging from neonates in a Level IV NICU to pediatric and cardiothoracic ICU patients, many of whom are intubated or ventilator-dependent. Patient populations include those with asthma, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, tracheostomy-ventilated support, trauma, ia, and post-cardiac-transplant care. You'll perform airway management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator management, and specialty gas therapies (heliox, inhaled nitric oxide).

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Level IV NICU or Level I Trauma facility (mixed adult/peds or children's hospital preferred)
• California RCP license in hand
• NBRC RRT certification
• BLS, PALS, and NRP (Advanced level; Essential no longer accepted—must be in hand or registered for class prior to start)
• Experience with trachs, vents, suctioning, and oxygen therapy
• Willingness to float to PICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and medical/surgical units within scope

Schedule & Expectations

• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling block
• No scheduling requests allowed
• Must work either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, plus one additional major holiday (Thanksgiving or New Year's)
• Float required as needed; may include satellite locations
• 6-day maximum time-off request
• Not eligible if living within 50 miles of facility

Additional Details

• Free parking
• Scrubs: Any color
• Contract weeks: 13