Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical Insurance“

Dental Insurance

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, LLC. is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for NICU assignments in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and the security of working with an established Joint Commission-certified agency.

Travel RTs enjoy support from a personalized recruiter and access to housing allowances, licensure reimbursement, and per diem options as part of our nationwide traveler program.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent experience in respiratory therapy setting.
• Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state.
• Valid CRT or RRT Credential.
• Valid BLS certification from AHA.
• Valid ACLS certification from AHA.
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred.
• Professional references.
• Additional recruiter-provided requirements.

Responsibilities

• Treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and manage ventilators and breathing devices.
• Work across units including ICU, NICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, nursing homes, and home health settings.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as lung function and chest physiotherapy; monitor cardiopulmonary status.

Skills

1+ year experience

Mentally demanding

Teamwork

Education

Respiratory Therapy license (state)

CRT or RRT Credential

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Specialty certifications preferred

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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.

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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