Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,905 per week

American Traveler; Albany (GA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Tempo integral

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Medical insurance

Housing stipend

401(k) match

Support for travel assignments

Resumo da oferta

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Albany, GA. Night shifts are 12 hours, with 36 hours weekly. RRT certification and critical care experience are required, including adult intubation competency.

Unit based in a 300+ bed hospital using MEDITECH, with Servo ventilators. Travel position with housing stipends and benefits offered by American Traveler.

Qualificações

• RRT certification and at least 2 years of critical care experience.
• Must be comfortable performing adult intubations as a codes first responder.
• Experience with ventilator management and reading ABGs is required.

Responsabilidades

• Nebulizer treatments and airway management.
• Ventilator management and ABG collection.
• Use Vapotherm, BiPAP, and CPAP where appropriate.
• Chest physiotherapy and bedside PFTs.

Conhecimentos

RRT certification

Ventilator management

Intubation

ABG interpretation

Ferramentas

MEDITECH charting

Servo ventilators

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia.

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring RRT certification and critical care experience, including adult intubation competency.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Respiratory Therapy unit at a 300+ bed hospital
• Patient population spans adults with select units caring for pediatrics; NICU falls under a separate nursing manager
• Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, and cancers
• Therapists manage an average of 13-15 patients per shift with approximately 550 treatment minutes per shift
• ICU assignments involve up to 4 airways per therapist
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation with Fri-Sun or M-Th team scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Uses MEDITECH charting system
• Uses Servo ventilators (U and I models)
• Charge RT role available, running a Charge and Clinical Coordinator position

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• License required if applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required for NICU assignments
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care experience required
• Minimum 1 completed travel contract required
• Must be comfortable performing intubations as first responder to codes
• Must be able to work adult ICU and manage ventilators
• Must be confident making vent management suggestions and reading ABGs

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include nebulizer treatments, airway management, Vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator management, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, and chest physiotherapy
• ICU duties include arterial line placement, blood gas management, intubation, and bronchoscopy assistance
• In-house hospitalist or intensivist coverage available 24/7
• 24/7 pharmacy services available on-site
• First week of orientation includes hospital and charting orientation, with ICU assignments requiring an additional week
• Floor therapists require minimum 1 year experience; critical care positions require minimum 2 years
• Holiday coverage rotated with permanent staff, expect every other holiday
• Scrub color is ceil blue; ceil blue jacket permitted
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Candidates previously employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-770226. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.