Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,635.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring NRP and PALS certification along with critical care infant transport experience.

Details

• NICU setting within a Respiratory Care department
• Responsible for transport of infants to/from referral health systems
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• On-call requirements apply
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable (North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care or Minnesota Board of Medical Practice)
• Current BLS certification from AHA
• Current ACLS certification from AHA
• Current PALS certification from AHA
• Current NRP certification

Additional Information

• Performs evaluations, patient assessments, and diagnostic and therapeutic treatments
• Provides patient and family education and support
• Documents care accurately including EMR charting, medication charting, and incident reports
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition and communicates findings to caregivers
• Cleans, assembles, and performs preventative maintenance on respiratory equipment
• Processes patient charges and verifies reports as needed
• Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with organizational patient care guidelines