Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance,

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment in an acute care hospital, requiring 2+ years of critical care experience.

The position emphasizes working in the RT department with ED and CCU coverage, using Epic EMR and a 12-hour night schedule. Applicants must meet licensure and certification requirements and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• RRT preferred, CRT may be considered.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification required.
• Active state or compact (NLC) license required for the state of submission, if applicable.
• Proficient in ABG draws, ventilator management, EKGs, trach care, BiPAP and HHFNC.
• Able to assist with intubation as a traveler, not required to intubate independently.
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility.
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department.
• Covers Inpatient ED and Critical Care areas.
• Primarily treats adult patients, with pediatric and neonatal patients stabilized and transferred from the ED.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Night shift, 1830-0700, 12-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• No call or standby call requirements.
• No floating outside of RT, with possible floating within Zone 1 if needed.
• Work alongside an RT manager and charge therapists for support.
• Facility provides a 9-week schedule; no block scheduling or self-scheduling available.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required.
• Hospitalist or intensivist available on-site.
• Department-specific orientation includes ABG, EKG, Epic, and EPOC training.
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are remote.
• First-time travelers may be considered.
• Candidates previously employed directly by an affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible.

Skills

ABG draws

Ventilator management

EKGs

Trach care

BiPAP

HHFNC

Intubation support

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment in an acute care hospital, requiring 2+ years of critical care experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT preferred, CRT may be considered
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification required
• Active state or compact (NLC) license required for the state of submission, if applicable
• Skilled in ABG draws, ventilator management, EKGs, trach care, BiPAP, and HHFNC
• Able to assist with intubation as a traveler, not required to intubate independently
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Covers Inpatient ED and Critical Care areas
• Primarily treats adult patients, with pediatric and neonatal patients stabilized and transferred from the ED
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 1830-0700, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby call requirements
• No floating outside of RT, with possible floating within Zone 1 if needed
• Work alongside an RT manager and charge therapists for support
• Facility provides a 9-week schedule; no block scheduling or self-scheduling available
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Hospitalist or intensivist available on-site
• Department-specific orientation includes ABG, EKG, Epic, and EPOC training
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are remote
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates previously employed directly by an affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-774535

Open Positions: 1