Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,374 per week

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care experience and floating between Adult and NICU units.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department at a short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-7:00)
• Every other weekend required with holiday coverage expected
• No on-call requirement
• Floating between Adult and NICU units as needed
• Uses Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U ventilators
• Charts in Cerner

Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• MD State license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care within the last 7 years
• NICU experience preferred
• ED experience preferred
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• NRP certification required
• Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs and interpreting results
• Skilled in airway management including endotracheal/tracheostomy suctioning, extubation, and airway placement
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
• Bronchoscopy experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administers nebulizer treatments, MDIs, and various respiratory medications
• Performs ventilator management and monitors for high-pressure alarms
• Affords assistance with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory care as part of NICU float duties
• Collects and interprets arterial and umbilical blood gases
• Teaches respiratory care including airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory care as part of NICU float duties
• Collects and interprets arterial and umbilical blood gases
• Teaches respiratory care including airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.