Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,155 per week

About the role

We're looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel position opening in Cincinnati, OH. The right Peds-RRT must have 1 year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function.
• Report malfunctions to director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for the patient being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Possess specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some references note 2 years).
• NBRC‑RRT certification.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification may be required in some areas.
• NRP certification may be required in some areas.

Qualifications

• NBRC‑RRT credential.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (if applicable), and NRP (if applicable).
• Ability to work 12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Willingness to travel for a 13‑week assignment in Cincinnati, OH.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation)