Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,596 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

24x7 concierge service

Long or short-term contracts available

Top 10 agency per recent traveler sur

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist for an immediate position in Worcester, Massachusetts. Candidates must have a year of recent acute care experience, valid NBRC-RRT credential, and relevant board certifications. Key responsibilities include administering respiratory modalities, maintaining patient records, and responding to emergencies. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work flexible travel contracts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in acute care.
• Valid NBRC-RRT credential and necessary board certifications.
• 2 years of RRT experience if required.
• 2 years of RRT experience (if required)

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Evaluate equipment for proper function and report malfunctions.
• 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 patients being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

Administering respiratory modalities

Patient documentation

Equipment maintenance

Emergency response

Education

Valid NBRC-RRT credential

Board certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Ventilation equipment handling

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function and 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 patients being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Physical Requirements

Peds-RRTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 20 pounds (up to 50 pounds at times). They must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in acute care
• Valid NBRC-RRT credential
• Board certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (may be required in some areas)
• 2 years of RRT experience (if required)

Benefits

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs
• Long or short‑term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - PED-RRT THER - Travel

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1399107.