Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,902 per week

MedCadre is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Phoenix, Arizona.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Pediatric - Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)
Location: Phoenix, AZ - 85016
Start Date : 12/01/2025
Duration: 17 Weeks
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (3x12s, 36 hours/week)
Position Type: Contract – Long Term Allied

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and compassionate respiratory care to patients of all ages. This includes performing diagnostic tests, managing ventilators, administering medications, and assisting in emergency response situations. The RT collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal respiratory function and patient outcomes.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and monitor respiratory therapy procedures such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Evaluate patients’ respiratory status and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Respond promptly to all respiratory-related emergencies, including code blue and rapid response calls.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Document patient assessments, therapy plans, and treatment outcomes accurately in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care plans, treatments, and home-care techniques.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current and valid RRT or CRT license (Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist).
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS and NRP preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care or pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and pulmonary disease management.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• RRT Certificate through NBRC
• AHA - BLS, ACLS,and PALS
• NRP Certificate
• Ability to work night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM).
• Commitment to a 17-week contract (3x12-hour shifts per week).
• Proof of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations as required by facility policy.

Application Process: Please submit your resume to ashutosh.kumar@medcadre.com or call (949) 404-4671 Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps.

About MedCadre

At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results , Approachability , Care , and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay