Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Position ID: P-750803

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 12

Openings: 1

$1,848.92/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and Oklahoma RCP licensure to support a Level II Trauma facility with ECMO and lung transplant services.

Details

• Respiratory Care/RRT unit with night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM)
• ER/Level II Trauma Services patient population
• Specialized procedures include bedside bronchoscopy, percutaneous/cricothyrotomy trachs, ECMO, Nitric Oxide therapy, Veletri administration, and lung transplant care
• Patient ratio of 1:20
• Uses Epic charting system (preferred experience)
• Adult critical care setting including ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy care
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and high frequency oscillator/jet ventilation
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities within a 75-mile radius
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling accommodations

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT and RCP certification through Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure & Supervision required (license required if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• ER candidates must have NIHSS and ESI certifications, or be willing to obtain
• Skilled in ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas draws
• Experience with airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene
• Current driver's license or state-issued ID and utility bill with matching address required for consideration
• Two supervisory references required
• Copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill adult patients including ventilator management and airway care
• Support advanced procedures such as ECMO, bronchoscopy, and lung transplant patients
• Work within a Level II Trauma Center environment
• Black scrub color required
• Maximum RTO of 5 days per 13-week assignment with no holidays or blackout dates
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this position
• Former INTEGRIS employees must have a minimum 1-year separation from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are accepted

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12