Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care setting. The role requires RRT/CRT certification and 2+ years of recent experience in a large hospital with ICU exposure.

Responsibilities include working in an acute care Level 1 trauma facility with rotating 12-hour shifts, potential NICU/PICU rotations, and frequent cross-campus coverage. Epic EMR will be used for documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required.
Level 1 trauma and ICU experience required.
ER experience preferred.
Experience in a facility with 300+ beds required.
RRT via NBRC preferred, CRT considered.
BLS (AHA) required.
ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred.
State license required if applicable.
Willingness to apply for state license within 72 hours of offer acceptance if not already held.
Epic EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Acute care setting at a Level 1 trauma facility.
Adult RRT unit with potential Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU rotation.
Utilizes Epic EMR.
Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, primarily 12-hour with some 8-hour shifts.
Every other weekend and holiday coverage required.
May float to other campuses within the health system as needed.
Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.
Works alongside charge RTs and 6-14 other therapists per shift depending on campus.
Uses equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1 ventilators, V60, Airvo, Philips CoughAssist, Synclara Cough Device, Volara, Vest, ResMed AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, Aerogen, Nitric Oxide, 3100B HFOV, and patient home vents (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo).
Perform respiratory therapy assessments, protocols, and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis.
Manage ventilator and NIV therapy.
Assist with intubations, bedside trach placement, bedside bronchoscopy, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations.
Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and patient intrahospital transport.
Complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs.
Must be able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills required for constant coordination with the healthcare team.
Ability to manage rapid changes in patient condition.
All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility.
Steel gray scrubs required.
Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate.
Candidates who previously worked for this health system must disclose prior employment and have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission.
First-time travelers may be considered.

Skills

RRT/CRT certification

ICU experience

2+ years experience

BLS (AHA) required

ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred

State license required

Epic EMR experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Ventilators (Hamilton G5/C1, etc.)

V60, Airvo

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma acute care setting, requiring RRT/CRT certification and 2+ years of recent respiratory therapy experience in a large hospital with ICU experience.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required
Level 1 trauma and ICU experience required
ER experience preferred
Experience in a facility with 300+ beds required
RRT via NBRC preferred, CRT considered
BLS (AHA) required
ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred
State license required if applicable
Willingness to apply for state license within 72 hours of offer acceptance if not already held
Epic EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

Acute care setting at a Level 1 trauma facility
Adult RRT unit with potential Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU rotation
Utilizes Epic EMR
Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, primarily 12-hour with some 8-hour shifts
Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
May float to other campuses within the health system as needed
Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
Works alongside charge RTs and 6-14 other therapists per shift depending on campus
Uses equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1 ventilators, V60, Airvo, Philips CoughAssist, Synclara Cough Device, Volara, Vest, ResMed AutoPAPs, Radiometer ABL90 Flex, Aerogen, Nitric Oxide, 3100B HFOV, and patient home vents (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
Perform respiratory therapy assessments, protocols, and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
Manage ventilator and NIV therapy
Assist with intubations, bedside trach placement, bedside bronchoscopy, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and extubations
Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and patient intrahospital transport
Complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
Must be able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills required for constant coordination with the healthcare team
Ability to manage rapid changes in patient condition
All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
Steel gray scrubs required
Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
Candidates who previously worked for this health system must disclose prior employment and have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
First-time travelers may be considered