Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position serving neonatal through geriatric patients. The role requires CRT or RRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a minimum of two years' experience, including pediatric and adult care.

You will work 3x12-hour night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30, with every other weekend and holiday coverage. The candidate should be comfortable with advanced ventilator equipment and neonatal airway management, across multiple ICU

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• License required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted with strong pediatric/adult experience.
• New graduates not accepted.
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment such as bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilator, and nasal CPAP/BIPAP preferred.
• Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation.
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene techniques.

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30.
• Every other weekend required as scheduled.
• Holiday coverage required as they fall.
• Floating within specialty and to all care areas to support RRT care as needed.
• No on-call requirements.
• Patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Works across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatrics settings.
• Utilizes ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and high frequency oscillator.
• Performs airway management including intubation, extubation, and suctioning.
• Adminsisters various respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids.
• Provide respiratory care across a range of conditions including ARDS, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and COVID.
• Care for infants and children with conditions such as RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal intubation assistance as needed
• Assist with ECMO protocol-driven care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team across all specialty areas
• CPI certification preferred as part of compliance requirements

Skills

CRT/RRT certification

Pediatric experience

Adult experience

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Airway management

ECMO knowledge

Tools

Bubble CPAP

Oscillating ventilator

Nasal CPAP/BIPAP

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 2+ years of pediatric/adult experience for a night shift position caring for neonatal through geriatric patients.

Requirements

• CRT or RRT certification required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted with strong pediatric/adult experience
• New graduates not accepted
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment such as bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilator, and nasal CPAP/BIPAP preferred
• Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene techniques

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend required as scheduled
• Holiday coverage required as they fall
• Floating within specialty and to all care areas to support RRT care as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Works across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatrics settings
• Utilizes ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and high frequency oscillator
• Performs airway management including intubation, extubation, and suctioning
• Administers various respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
• Provide respiratory care across a range of conditions including ARDS, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and COVID
• Care for infants and children with conditions such as RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal intubation assistance as needed
• Assist with ECMO protocol-driven care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team across all specialty areas
• CPI certification preferred as part of compliance requirements

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