Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a 13-week day shift assignment in critical care and NICU settings.

Job Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Care department,
• Supports Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics patient populations,
• Performs CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, pulmonary screens, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulse oximetry,
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM,
• May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital located approximately 15 minutes away,
• Epic charting experience required,

Job Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred,
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required,
• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) credential from the NBRC required,
• BLS certification from the AHA required upon hire,
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred,
• Critical Care and NICU experience preferred,
• Trauma Level I and Community Hospital experience preferred,
• State license required if applicable,

Additional Information

• Perform a full scope of respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene,
• Provide care for neonatal and pediatric patients including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome,
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and intubation procedures,
• Participate in departmental education, performance improvement programs, and new project initiatives as needed,
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams,
• Complete facility-required training modules prior to start and annually,
• Former Salem Health permanent employees must wait six months after termination before applying to travel positions,
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position