Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem & subsidy

Traveler rewards & discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for a night shift hospital position in North Carolina.

The role requires NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications and offers a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a hospital respiratory care unit on a night schedule, performing intubations, ventilator management, ABG evaluations, and patient education as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC RRT credential required.
• Current NC RCP license required if applicable.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Experience in adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital respiratory care unit.
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift.
• Performs intubations, ventilator management, and airway management for critical care patients.
• Conducts arterial blood gas evaluations and adjusts respiratory equipment parameters accordingly.
• Utilizes PRVC ventilator modes.
• Administers respiratory care under physician direction in collaboration with a care team.
• Educates patients on bronchodilator usage, CPAP equipment, COPD management, and asthma control.
• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other standard respiratory care components.
• Monitors intubated patients and conducts spontaneous breathing trials for weaning.
• Tests equipment and guides patients through breathing exercises.

Skills

Critical care experience

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient education

Night shift endurance

Education

NBRC RRT credential

NC RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators (PRVC)

ABG analysis tools

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift hospital position requiring RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.

Requirements

• Active RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• PALS certification preferred
• Experience in adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal care settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital respiratory care unit
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• Performs intubations, ventilator management, and airway management for critical care patients
• Conducts arterial blood gas evaluations and adjusts respiratory equipment parameters accordingly
• Utilizes specialized ventilator modes such as pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC)
• Administers respiratory patient care under physician direction in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team
• Educates patients on bronchodilator usage, CPAP equipment, COPD management, and asthma symptom control
• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other standard respiratory care components
• Monitors intubated patients continuously and performs spontaneous breathing trials to support ventilator weaning
• Tests respiratory equipment and guides patients through breathing exercises

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-779587

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