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TRAVEL Respiratory Therapist – RRT PICU – 3x12 Nights – $2,161 Weekly

2/11/2026

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide care in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, managing respiratory therapy for pediatric patients. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, and medication administration.

Working Hours

36 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) environment in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Shift Details:

  • 3x12 Nights (18:45 – 07:15)
  • 36 hours per week
  • Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
  • Call: May be required based on unit workload
  • Floating: Required throughout PICU, NICU, Pediatric ED, and Pediatric floor
  • Block scheduling is not permitted


Unit Overview:

• 70+ bed NICU

• 10 bed PICU

• 32 bed Pediatric floor

• 14 bed Pediatric ED

• 50–60% of daily cases involve NICU and PICU

• Epic charting system

• Pyxis medication system

• 36 hours of unit orientation


Special Equipment:

  • Servo-I
  • Servo-N
  • HOFV-3100 A & B
  • Hamilton T1
  • Alaris IV pumps (continuous Albuterol)
  • Airvo heated HFNC
  • BCPAP systems with multiple interfaces
  • Aerogen / Hope / EZflow Max nebulizers
  • Synclara
  • Volera
  • Beyond Air nitric system
  • Fisher Paykel Flexitrunk BCPAP interface
  • Metaneb
  • Smart Vest
  • Heliox
  • AMBU bronchoscopy equipment
  • RTO & Scheduling Policy:
  • RTO after booking is not allowed.
  • Maximum of 7 days may be auto-approved if not on a holiday.
  • No RTO permitted during the first week due to orientation.
  • Must work 2 of 3 major holidays if applicable.
  • Fatigue policy applies (no more than 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per week).


Compensation:

W2: $19.00/hr

Total Weekly Stipend: $1,477.00

Gross Weekly Pay: $2,161.00


Requirements

  • Licensure: Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license or Compact license (must be in hand by start date; pending acceptable for submission).
  • Credentials: Active RRT credentials required.
  • Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience required. Experienced traveler preferred; first-time traveler considered only with high-level skillset. PICU and NICU experience required.
  • Work settings: Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics.
  • Skills: Airway management, suctioning, ventilator management, neonatal/pediatric equipment proficiency, medication administration (Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Terbutaline, Tobramycin, Xopenex), ABG interpretation, chest physiotherapy.
  • Charting: Epic required.
  • Floating: Required throughout pediatric units and floors.
  • Call: May be required based on workload.
  • Scheduling: 3x12 Nights (18:45–07:15). Every third weekend. No block scheduling.
  • RTO/Holidays: RTO after booking not allowed; max 7 days auto-approved (no holidays); no RTO first week; must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
  • Compliance: Lab work within 48 hours after signing; all testing completed within 48 hours.
  • Vaccine policy: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only).
  • Radius rule: Permanent address under 50 miles offered at lower local rate.


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s secure system.


Key Skills
Airway ManagementSuctioningVentilator ManagementNeonatal Equipment ProficiencyPediatric Equipment ProficiencyMedication AdministrationABG InterpretationChest PhysiotherapyEpic ChartingFloatingCall Management
Categories
Healthcare
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