Local Contract Pediatric Respiratory Therapist; RRT - NICU​/PICU

Local Contract Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU/PICU - $60 per hour at Honor Vet Technologies summary:
This role is for a local contract Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in NICU, PICU, and CTICU settings at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, with a 13-week night shift schedule. The position requires certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and national RRT certification, along with pediatric ICU experience managing respiratory care equipment and techniques. Honor Vet Technologies, a veteran-owned staffing agency, provides comprehensive benefits and focuses on placing healthcare professionals in diverse clinical environments.
Honor Vet Technologies is seeking a local contract Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Local Contract

• Role: RRT – Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

• Facility:
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA

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Start Date:

December 8, 2025

• Shift: 3×12 Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)

• Duration: 13 weeks
Experience Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a Level IV NICU or Level I Trauma facility

• Can be at a children’s hospital or a mixed adult/pediatric facility
✅ Preferred:

• Experience in PICU or Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)

• Can manage trachs, vents, suctioning, oxygen therapy

• Strong pediatric ICU skill set (able to work across NICU, PICU, CTICU)
License & Certifications (Must Have)

• CA RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) License – must be in hand

• RRT – National Certification (NBRC)

• BLS (AHA)

• PALS (AHA)

• NRP (AHA, Advanced only – not Essential)
Must already have or be registered for an Advanced class before start date.
• ✅ Preferred:

• NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) certification
About Honor Vet Technologies
Honor Vet Technologies:
Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, Honor Vet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At Honor Vet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits

• Vision benefits

• License and certification reimbursement

• Continuing Education

• Medical benefits

• Wellness and fitness programs

• Dental benefits

• Guaranteed Hours

• Mileage reimbursement

• Referral bonus

• Bereavement

• Holiday Pay

• Sick pay

• Retention bonus
Keywords:
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, NICU respiratory care, PICU respiratory therapist, RRT certification, Neonatal respiratory therapy, Trach management, Ventilator support, Pediatric ICU, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Contract healthcare job