Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year experience for a night shift position at a Level II trauma center with adult and pediatric intubated patient care.

Job Details

• Work in a hospital-based respiratory therapy unit at a Level II trauma center with interventional stroke certification and a Level III NICU serving as a regional transport resource,
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, primarily adult with some pediatric intubated patients,
• Manages non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, oxygen management, and patient education,
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gases and draws from lines,
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea systems,
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 7:00,
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified,
• Floating required within facility and to sister campus as needed,
• No call requirements,

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, primarily with adult population but including pediatric intubated patients,
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required,
• GA RRT license required,
• NRP certification preferred,
• Teaching hospital experience required,
• Trauma Level II experience preferred,
• Trauma experience required,
• Epic charting experience preferred,
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred,
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation,
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care,
• Proficient in ABG interpretation and neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures,
• First-time travelers accepted,
• License required if applicable,

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population from infants to geriatrics,
• Administer a wide range of medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems,
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a Level II trauma center environment,
• Slate gray scrub color required,
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission,
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week,
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within assignment period,
• If one or two major holidays occur during the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested,
• If three major holidays occur during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered,
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate,
• Compliance documents must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing to avoid onboarding delays