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: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist
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
• Carolina Air Care responsibilities include 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
• Must be able to 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 resource to other staff
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• Current RRT certification by NBRC required
• Must maintain at least one of the following: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or 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
Chapel Hill offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options centered around the University of North Carolina campus. The area provides a perfect blend of academic excellence, southern charm, and proximity to the Research Triangle Park, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth 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.
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