Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and 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. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift assignment in Texas.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, with expertise in adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. Responsibilities include providing advanced respiratory support on the 19:00–07:30 shift, covering ICU, ED, and NICU as needed, performing ABGs, and participating in high-risk deliveries and transports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience required; new grads considered
• RRT and BLS certifications required
• ACLS, CRT, NRP, PALS preferred
• Military certifications acceptable; AHA preferred; ARC not accepted
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience in Adult Critical Care, ED, NICU, and PFT Lab preferred
• Experience with ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, HFO, oscillator)
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment (ECMO, Bubble CPAP) preferred
• Pulmonary function testing experience preferred (spirometry, lung volumes)
• Airway management including intubation/extubation/tracheostomy care
• Experience with respiratory meds (bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, nitric oxide)
• State-issued ID; SSN and DOB required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Weekend shifts required; 7+ per month
• On-call required
• Floating within departments as needed
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide respiratory care across adult ICU, ED, and NICU/Peds
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases
• Manage patients with ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, CF, RSV
• Scrubs provided? Gray scrubs required; scrubs not provided
• Candidates within 90 miles considered local with lower bill rate
• RTO up to 5 non-consecutive days; limited holiday RTO Nov-Jan
• Pre-start and orientation training via Healthstream

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Adult critical care

Neonatal/pediatric care

Arterial blood gases (ABG)

Emergency department experience

On-call duties

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification

ACLS, CRT, NRP, PALS preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 5 years of experience and expertise in adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience required, though new graduates will be considered
• RRT and BLS certifications required
• ACLS, CRT, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
• Military certifications acceptable; AHA preferred, ARC not accepted
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience in Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pulmonary Function Test Lab preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and oscillator
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including ECMO, Bubble CPAP, and oscillating ventilator preferred
• Experience with pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volume testing, and bronchial provocation testing preferred
• Skilled in airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience administering a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and Nitric Oxide preferred
• State-issued ID required for consideration
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend work required, 7+ weekend shifts per month
• On-call required
• Floating required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and neonatal/pediatric populations
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases
• Manage patients with conditions including ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and RSV
• Gray scrubs required; scrubs not provided
• Candidates living within 90 miles are considered local and accepted at a lower bill rate
• RTO limited to 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday RTO request permitted during Nov-Jan
• All RTO must be approved by management prior to contract signing
• Completion of pre-start and orientation training modules required, tracked in Healthstream

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

Job ID: P-769391

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