Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1500 per week.

Trusted Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment. The role involves ICU coverage across AV/CCU units with ventilator management and critical care support in a high-demand setting.

The position requires an active RRT or CRT license, ACLS/NRP/PALS/BLS certifications, and willingness to travel, with shifts that accommodate 12-hour days and a 3-shift weekly pattern. Local travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Requires active respiratory license (RRT or CRT).
• Must have ICU/step-down respiratory experience.
• Willingness to travel and work across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU respiratory therapy across units including CVICU, NCCU, MICU and ED coverage.
• Administer therapies: nebulizers, airway clearance, BiPAP, ventilator support, HFNC, ABG interpretation.
• Float to additional units/locations per assignment and adhere to schedule.

Skills

ICU Experience

Respiratory Therapy

Travel Nursing

Critical Care

Ventilator Management

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift:

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 6 months of Respiratory Unit experience with 9 months within the last 12 months.
• 3 months of Meditech experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.
• Staff, Part-Time, and Per Diem employees currently working at this health system cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:6 months–1 year ICU experience required.

Unit Details:Adult respiratory therapy services include CVICU, NCCU, LRICU (ECMO), MICU, MSICU, 2South ICU, Adult ED, and numerous other floors.Workload includes 30-45 units of therapy per shift.Procedures include nebulizer therapy, airway clearance, BiPAP, ventilator, HFNC, bronch assist, and ABG.Equipment includes GE Carescape R860 ventilator, Covidien PB980 ventilator, Avea ventilator, V60 noninvasive ventilator, Vapotherm, Blender HFNC, Vest CPT, MetaNeb, Cough Assist, and Percussor CPT.

Shift & Scheduling:At least 4 weekend shifts per 4 week schedule; this does not have to be every other Sat/Sun.

Floating Requirements:Voluntary to float to pediatrics.

10 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: Start ASAP
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3