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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II - $2,281 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II – $2,281 per week ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is looking for a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II in Chapel Hill, NC.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

Start Date:

01/05/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

Hours:

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Opportunity Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II – $2,281 per week

Job Details

Demonstrate advanced knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas.

Administer competent care through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy.

Perform respiratory care procedures and treatments to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy respiratory dysfunction.

Provide standard respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and arterial punctures.

Manage all aspects of airway management including aspiration, tracheostomy care, tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.

Handle Carolina Air Care responsibilities by transporting pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol.

Perform advanced practice procedures including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring.

ECMO management for extracorporeal circulation providing cardiac and respiratory support.

Work with NICU, PICU, and other critical care units.

May be required to be on‑call days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Perform comprehensive ventilator care including setup, verification, and specialized ventilator modes.

Provide appropriate patient monitoring and weaning techniques.

Function independently with minimal supervision and serve as a resource to other staff.

Qualifications

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.

Current RRT certification by NBRC required.

Must maintain at least one of: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation.

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.

Temp to perm position with local candidates reviewed first.

Facility This major academic medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services and operates specialized programs, including Carolina Air Care for pediatric and neonatal transport, ECMO services for advanced cardiac and respiratory support, and critical care units such as NICU and PICU. The facility maintains high standards for respiratory care and offers advanced practice opportunities in a teaching hospital environment with access to cutting‑edge technology and specialized procedures.

Location Chapel Hill, NC – a vibrant college town with excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options centered around the University of North Carolina. The area offers a blend of academic excellence, southern charm, and proximity to Research Triangle Park, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and quality of life.

Benefits

Referral bonus.

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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