Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

American Traveler; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs online

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift role in an adult ICU and NICU setting. Requires NICU exposure and 15 months of hospital respiratory experience, with current RRT credentials and EPIC EMR proficiency.

The role covers a 12-bed ICU, night shifts Friday-Saturday-Sunday, with 36 hours weekly and travel-friendly terms. BLS/ACLS, NBRC/NRP, and IA license are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires CRT or RRT certification and hospital respiratory experience.
• Minimum 15 months of hospital respiratory therapy experience; NICU exposure preferred.
• 36 months of current RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience listed on resume; EPIC EMR experience required.
• NBRC, NRP and ACLS certifications are required; BLS also required.
• IA Respiratory license required if applicable; Driver's license is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Treat adult ICU and NICU patients in Pulmonary Function-Cardio unit.
• Work in 12-bed ICU; night shift 1800 start; 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week).
• No on-call requirements; EPIC EMR used for documentation.
• Work with equipment including Airvo, V60, Nkv-330, Hamilton T-1, Drager V500/V800, Vapotherm, Bubble CPAP, and ABL 90.
• Provide respiratory therapy care with advanced ventilation and monitoring.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

NICU experience

36 months current RRT experience

Driver's license

Education

NBRC certification

NRP certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Hamilton vent

Drager

Airvo

BiPAP/CPAP

Vasotherm

Airvo 2/3

V60

Nkv-330

Hamilton T-1

Drager V500/V800

Vapotherm

Bubble CPAP

ABL 90 for ABGs

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift role in an adult ICU and NICU setting, requiring 15 months of hospital respiratory experience and recent NICU exposure.

Requirements

• CRT or RRT required
• Minimum 15 months of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
• Recent NICU patient care experience required
• 36 months of current RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience on resume
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with Hamilton vent, Drager, Airvo, BiPAP/CPAP, and Vasotherm equipment required
• BLS (AHA or ARC) required
• ACLS (AHA) required
• NBRC certification required
• NRP certification required
• IA Respiratory license required if applicable
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 24 months preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pulmonary Function-Cardio unit treating adult ICU and NICU patients
• 12-bed ICU setting
• Night shift, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, 1800 start, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend work as scheduled
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Equipment used includes Airvo 2/3, V60, Nkv-330, Hamilton T-1, Drager V500/V800, Vapotherm, Bubble CPAP, and ABL 90 for ABGs
• Provide respiratory therapy care to critically ill adult ICU and NICU patients using advanced ventilation and monitoring equipment
• Scrubs of any color, tops and bottoms, solids only
• Contractors are required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Limited time-off requests permitted during the Thanksgiving and Winter holiday periods
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible based on driver's license address
• Past UnityPoint Health employees may be restricted from travel assignments at other UPH facilities depending on prior employment status

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