Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Pediatrics | Night Shift | Long Beach, CA

This 13-week travel contract places an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist in a neonatal and pediatric setting, with float coverage across general pediatrics and the PICU based on census needs.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• On-call required every other shift
• Weekend coverage required

Clinical Scope

This role supports a broad neonatal and pediatric patient population — neonates through adolescents — across multiple acuity levels. You will manage complex respiratory needs including:

• Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, conventional ventilation, and home ventilator management
• Nitric oxide therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, intubation assist, and extubation
• Tracheostomy care, bronchoscopy assist, and pulmonary hygiene
• Neonatal and inter-departmental transports

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric respiratory therapy experience
• NICU experience is required; PICU and general pediatrics experience preferred
• Active California RRT license in hand at time of submission
• BLS, NRP, and PALS required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Additional Details

• Float to general pediatrics and PICU as needed
• Orientation: 4 hours (non-billable modules completed during orientation)
• One professional reference required (within the past 2 years)
• No approved time off at start; RTO must be declared at time of submission
• First-time travelers accepted