Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• Travel experience is required.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

• Trauma Level 2 experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <70 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: Vaya Workforce Solutions - SSM Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Previous Employment Requirements: All clinicians (allied/CNAs/RNs, etc.) cannot work past 1 year as a traveler. A 6 month break must be taken in order to return as a traveler

Required Skills/Experience: Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Medication Delivery Systems, Medication Administration, Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Pulmonary Function Experience, Arterial punctures, Oxygen therapy, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Ventilator Management, BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Nebulizer, Hand held, Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Intubation Assist, Pulmonary Hygiene

Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous Charge Experience, Teaching Hospital Experience Community Hospital Experience, LTAC Experience; NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics, Transports, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Nitric Oxide (INo), Tobramycin, Xopenex, Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures, Apnea Monitor, Assist in high risk delivery, Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Direct Intubation (Neonatal), Intubation Assist, Pressure/Volume Ventilator, Care of Patient With, ARDS, Aspiration, Bronchoscopy, COVID, Cystic fibrosis, Fresh tracheostomy, Pneumonia, Basic EKG, Drawing arterial blood gases, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, Care of the Infant/Child With, Respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Transient Tachypnea of the newborn

Required Credentials: You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Special Requests: Travelers may be required to participate in holiday and weekend rotation.

Shift & Scheduling: Every 3rd weekend required

Floating Requirements: Serving patients in the Emergency Department and Special Care Nursery.

Details:

• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW : This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear “Yes” or “No” response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.

7 days maximum time off

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT (National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC))

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: Start ASAP
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3