Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN - $2500 Sign-on bonus / Days / Nights

Select Medical; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RT) on a per diem basis in Davenport, IA. The role entails providing essential respiratory care to patients, participating in quality improvement, and offering patient education. With a robust support system and a pathway to potential full-time positions, this opportunity is ideal for dedicated respiratory care professionals.

Benefits

Extensive RT orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Impact in patient care

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for critical conditions.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN

Location: Davenport, IA

Schedule: 12-Hour Shift (Day Shift or Night Shift)Compensation: $36 / Hour plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts

Sign-on bonus: $2,500

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans