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: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM Experience: • 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months. Requirements: • Candidates must have a license (required after submission). • This role may require floating to additional units and locations • Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted. • 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System. 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: Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to. Required Skills/Experience: Adult, Peds, and NICU experience required; must have NICU experience. Required Credentials: STABLE and NRP only required for NICU or travelers handling babies. Special Requests: Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: The facility may make one off exceptions if previously employed at the facility, but exceptions must be approved by St. Luke’s Health System. Can do block scheduling. Unit Details: Depending on the season, no more than 30 treatments per shift; assignments are by floor rather than points, so workload can be heavier at times. Patient population ranges from NICU to geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, and a small Peds unit; no PICU; level III NICU with vent once in a while. Covers inpatient and ER. ABGs draw and analyze, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, vents, and bedside bronchoscopy assist; does not do EKGs. Assists with intubation and may place an LMA. A team lead or charge is on every shift; traveler may serve as charge depending on experience and willingness. Traveler will not be the only RT in-house. Uses Drager vents, Cervo-NICU, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, Philips V60 and V30, and Epic. Shift & Scheduling: Self-scheduling. Every other weekend. Will work holidays if there is a need. Floating Requirements: First to float; floating to ICU, floors, NICU, and ER. 14 days maximum time off 1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months 1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 3 years Driver’s license required for submission Certifications: • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) • STABLE (Sugar, Temperature, Airway. Blood Pressure, Lab work and Emotional Support) • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition) • BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Sugar, Temperature, Airway. Blood Pressure, Lab work and Emotional Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: – – Shift Type: Night Contract Date: 2026-08-03 Expected Length: 13 weeks Hours per Shift: 12 Shifts per Week: 3