Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal/Pediatric (RRT)

Location

Savannah, GA | Acute Care / NICU & Pediatric ICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected Start: July 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Independently admit and manage ventilated patients in the Pediatric ICU using the Servo-U ventilator
• Set up and manage heliox therapy through both invasive and non-invasive measures
• Provide non-invasive ventilation support including BiPAP and CPAP
• Perform neonatal respiratory care including Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide therapy, and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)
• Operate and monitor equipment including Servo-U, Dräger VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, Vaportherm, and heliox systems
• Document all patient care accurately using the Epic electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum 1+ year of Neonatal ICU (NICU) or Pediatric ICU (PICU) critical care experience required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• Proficiency with advanced neonatal and pediatric ventilator management
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of experience in neonatal or pediatric respiratory therapy
• Familiarity with Epic documentation system
• Experience with high-frequency oscillatory and jet ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)
• Prior travel assignment experience in a NICU or PICU setting

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-recognized regional medical center that serves as the only Level I trauma center and only children's hospital in the area, offering exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• Experience Savannah, GA — a coastal city celebrated for its southern charm, rich history, and vibrant culture, making it an appealing destination for travel clinicians