Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU

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American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: 07/27/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of experience for a PICU night shift position at an acute care Magnet hospital in Alaska.

Details\n

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• Acute care Magnet hospital with 152 staffed beds
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• PICU unit serving a high-acuity patient population including trauma, CCU, floor therapy, Level 2 ER, PICU, and NICU cases
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• Patient diagnoses include respiratory therapy across Level 2 ER, PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy settings
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• Patient ratio of 1:4
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• Specialized equipment includes Servo U, V60 ventilator, and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
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• Charting in Cerner EMR
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• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00), with possibility to fill in day shifts if necessary
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• Every other weekend required
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• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs across CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PICU, PCU, and FBS
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• No on-call required
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• 13-week assignment
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Requirements\n

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• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
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• Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience required
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• PICU, NICU, and Adult ICU experience preferred
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• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS, RRT
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• Cerner EMR experience
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• Prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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• Alaska state license required prior to start date; compact license accepted at time of consideration for acute specialties — Alaska license required if applicable
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• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide respiratory therapy services across a high-acuity patient population in PICU, NICU, CCU, and floor therapy settings
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• Any color or pattern scrubs are acceptable
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• No cost parking available for travelers in the nearby parking structure
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• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial application
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American Traveler Job ID #P-723570. 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 - PICU RT

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