Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Minneapolis (MN); 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

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) ECMO Specialist for a night shift in adult critical care. Requires 2+ years RRT and 1+ year ECMO experience, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and state license if applicable. Travel-friendly role with magnet-designated hospital experience and 3x12 night shifts.

Responsibilities include ECMO therapy, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, and patient transport support. No on-call required; eligible travelers welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required.
• State license required if applicable.
• Adult critical care work setting experience required.

Responsibilities

• ECMO Specialist providing protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support.
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed.
• Works every other weekend and floating to nearby facilities as needed.
• No on-call requirement.

Skills

RRT Experience

ECMO Specialty

Education

RRT Certification

ACLS/BLS/PALS Certification

Tools

Epic/Excellian charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ECMO Specialist with 2+ years RRT experience and 1+ year of ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required
• State license required if applicable
• Adult critical care work setting experience required
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and bronchoscopy
• Medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide, and others
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Arterial puncture and ABG drawing/interpretation experience required
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered
• Pending license accepted but must be active by start date
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Adult critical care unit at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III trauma status
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed
• Works every other weekend
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• No on-call requirement
• ECMO Specialist providing protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support
• Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Assist with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• First-time travelers accepted if they have at least 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience
• Scrub color is Ceil Blue (provided) or Olive Green (traveler's own)
• Returning staff must have been gone at least 3 months since last worked as perm staff or per diem
• RTO ideally no more than 5 days
• Local candidates not accepted due to 100-mile radius requirement

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-751913

Open Positions: 2