Travel Respiratory Therapist – ICU/NICU, Level 1 Trauma

American Traveler, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital. Requires RRT certification and 2+ years of strong ICU experience, with Cerner EMR and multiple ventilator systems. NICU coverage needs NRP; ACLS preferred.

Travel assignment with rotation, weekend requirements, and on-site housing support. Candidate must reside within 50 miles of the facility; local candidates not accepted at local rate.

Qualifications

• RRT certification via NBRC required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required for NICU coverage
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Proficiency with Servo I, Jet, or Oscillator ventilators
• Ability to assist with bronchoscopies required
• AZ state license required if applicable
• 2 professional references with specific timelines and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a Level 1 trauma hospital
• Treat adult and NICU patients in Respiratory Therapy unit
• 12-hour night shifts
• 3 shifts per week (6a-6:30p or 6p-6:30a)
• 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No floating to outpatient areas
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Handles 35-40 procedures per day
• Runs ventilators (Servo I, Jet, Oscillator)
• Responds to Clinical Response Team calls
• ABG draws responsibility
• Lead on duty during shifts
• High-acuity environment experience
• 2-day unit orientation with skills validation
• Black scrubs required
• On-site 24/7 pharmacy coverage
• Residence within 50 miles verified by driver’s license
• Local candidates not accepted at local rate

Skills

RRT NBRC

BLS

NRP NICU

ICU experience

Bronchoscopy support

Time management

AZ license

References verification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Servo I ventilator

Jet ventilator

Oscillator ventilator

Job description

American Traveler, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital. Requires RRT certification and 2+ years of strong ICU experience, with Cerner EMR and multiple ventilator systems. NICU coverage needs NRP; ACLS preferred.

Travel assignment with rotation, weekend requirements, and on-site housing support. Candidate must reside within 50 miles of the facility; local candidates not accepted at local rate.