Travel RRT ECMO Specialist - $2,471 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The position is for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ECMO Specialist with 2+ years RRT experience and 1+ year of ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III trauma status. The unit uses Epic/Excellian charting system, patient ratio 1:6, night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed, works every other weekend, floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed, no on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support as an ECMO Specialist.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and pulmonary hygiene procedures.
• Assist with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport.
• Work night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed.
• Work every other weekend.
• Float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required.
• State license required if applicable.
• Adult critical care work setting experience required.
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and bronchoscopy.
• Medication administration experience including Al