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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II - $2,249 per week

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

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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Level II for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Discipline:

Allied Health Professional

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Opportunity Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details

PEDIATRIC Respiratory Therapist position working with NICU Level III or Level IV, PICU Level I

Temp to perm opportunity

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

Provide respiratory care procedures and treatments to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction

Perform 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, and intubations/extubations

May work with Carolina Air Care transporting pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals

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

May manage ECMO Extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support

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

Manage ventilator care including setup, verification, specialized modes, patient monitoring and weaning techniques

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

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required

Current RRT certification by NBRC required

Must have ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program required

Facility This healthcare system operates a comprehensive medical center providing advanced respiratory care services across multiple specialized units with state‑of‑the‑art NICU and PICU departments, a Level III/IV capability, specialized air transport services and an ECMO program. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare environment with access to advanced respiratory therapy technologies and procedures.

Location Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the University of North Carolina at its heart, providing excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The area combines academic excellence with beautiful natural surroundings and maintains a strong sense of community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and quality of life.

Adex Job ID #36643865. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company’s headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

Referral bonus

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