Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma adult acute care unit in a 300+ bed facility, requiring 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience and ICU exposure. The ideal candidate will hold NBRC credentials or CRT consideration, BLS required, and ACLS/PALS preferred.

You will perform respiratory assessments, manage ventilator therapy, assist with intubations, and participate in ICU rounds, with rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Level 1 trauma and ICU experience required; ER experience preferred
• Experience in a facility with 300+ beds required
• RRT certification via NBRC preferred; CRT considered
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred
• ND state license required, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting at a Level 1 trauma center
• Adult respiratory therapy unit with potential rotation opportunities in Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU
• Facility includes Adult ICU, intermediate ICU, general floor, ER, NICU, Peds ICU, Peds, and Family Birth Center units
• Uses Epic EMR
• Rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, primarily 12-hour with some 8-hour shifts
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• May float to other campus locations (Broadway or South University) as needed
• Team-based shifts with charge therapist and multiple RTs 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, B Braun Syringe Pump, and patient home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis
• Manage ventilator and NIV therapy, medication delivery, and airway clearance
• Assist with intubations, extubations, bedside trach placement, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and participate in emergency response teams and ICU rounds
• Support patient intrahospital transport
• Complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills required for coordination with the healthcare team
• Badge in and out required at facility
• Scrub color: Steel Gray
• Local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate for those within 80 miles of the facility
• Candidates with prior Sanford Health employment must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level 1 trauma adult acute care unit requiring 2+ years of recent respiratory therapy experience and ICU experience in a 300+ bed facility.

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 certification via NBRC preferred; CRT considered
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) preferred
• ND state license required, or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting at a Level 1 trauma center
• Adult respiratory therapy unit with potential rotation opportunities in Adult/NICU or Adult/PICU
• Facility includes Adult ICU, intermediate ICU, general floor, ER, NICU, Peds ICU, Peds, and Family Birth Center units
• Uses Epic EMR
• Rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, primarily 12-hour with some 8-hour shifts
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• May float to other campus locations (Broadway or South University) as needed
• Team-based shifts with charge therapist and multiple RTs 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, B Braun Syringe Pump, and patient home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo)
• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis
• Manage ventilator and NIV therapy, medication delivery, and airway clearance
• Assist with intubations, extubations, bedside trach placement, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and participate in emergency response teams and ICU rounds
• Support patient intrahospital transport
• Complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with unit RTs
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills required for coordination with the healthcare team
• Badge in and out required at facility
• Scrub color: Steel Gray
• Local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate for those within 80 miles of the facility
• Candidates with prior Sanford Health employment must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUsGenerous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts