Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; 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 Travel Respiratory Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. This travel assignment offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with the security of working for a Joint Commission-certified agency.

Travel therapists work across hospital units including ICU and ER, performing diagnostics, ventilator management, and respiratory care under physician supervision. California licensing, BLS and ACLS are required, with CRT or RRT credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in respiratory therapy setting.
• Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by California.
• CRT or RRT Credential.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS certification through AHA.
• Specialty certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients across hospital units including ICU, ER, and specialty labs.
• Manage ventilators and artificial breathing devices under physician supervision.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function tests and chest physiotherapy.

Skills

1+ year of experience

CRT or RRT Credential

Education

Respiratory Therapy license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CRT or RRT Credential

Job description

American Traveler has an opening for a Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Los Angeles, California. Respiratory Therapist travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in California:A California travel assignment offers a full range of options: gorgeous beaches to the south, wine country, and snow-capped mountains to the north. Whatever your best life looks like, you can live it in a CA assignment.

Job ID: P-775775

Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
• Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state
• Valid CRT or RRT Credential
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers. Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings. They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems.

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-775775

Open Positions: 1