Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 trauma center, requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of critical care experience.

Job Details

• Community hospital setting with 123 beds and Level 3 trauma designation,
• Respiratory Therapy department serving MS, critical care, and emergency patients,
• Primarily adult and geriatric population with occasional pediatric and infant cases,
• Patient ratios determined by census and acuity using a points-based acuity tool,
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 1800-0630,
• Every other weekend required,
• Floats to all departments within the facility based on assigned area, but does not float to other facilities,
• Uses Epic EMR,
• Utilizes Getinge Servo-u ventilators and Pyxis medication dispensing system,

Job Requirements

• Active RRT certification,
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications,
• License required if applicable,
• Minimum 2 years of experience required,
• Critical care experience required,
• Experience with ventilators, BiPAPs, and HFNC required,
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment and accessories required,
• Nursery experience helpful but not required if NRP certified,

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care support alongside RT manager and team lead,
• One day of hospital orientation followed by 2-3 precepted shifts, with additional time available based on comfort level,
• Holiday coverage expectations vary by unit,
• Time off requests require manager approval,
• Schedules released in 6-week cycles,
• Scrubs must be a solid, matching color for top and bottom,
• Free parking available in designated areas,
• First-time travelers considered if they have 2 years of experience and required skills,
• Facility values candidates who are engaged and eager to integrate with the team,
• One reference required for consideration, with a second reference from a supervisor or above required prior to start