Travel Respiratory Therapist – Nights (Lake Charles, LA)

Wellspring Nurse Source; Lake Charles (LA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free stipend

Résumé du poste

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lake Charles, LA. You will work 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts and float between two facilities, delivering pulmonary care under physician supervision.

Requirements include an active RT/RCP license in the state, NBRC RRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 1–3 years of adult ICU experience; critical care experience may allow CRT consideration.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• RRT NBRC certification required.
• Active RT license in state of employment required.
• Adult ICU experience mandatory.
• 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Critical care experience may allow CRT consideration.

Responsabilités

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue and White).
• Administer airway management, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Deliver aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilators (setup, operation, monitoring).
• Provide oral hygiene and maintain airway management devices.
• Oversee oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Analyze chest films and perform blood gas collection and analysis.
• Conduct EKG analysis and maintain documentation.
• Clean and stock respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Connaissances

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RRT NBRC

ICU experience

Travel healthcare

Description du poste

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lake Charles, LA. You will work 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts and float between two facilities, delivering pulmonary care under physician supervision.

Requirements include an active RT/RCP license in the state, NBRC RRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 1–3 years of adult ICU experience; critical care experience may allow CRT consideration.