Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 I Trauma Center. The role requires 2+ years of adult critical care ventilator and trauma experience on a night shift schedule.

Requirements include RRT, ACLS, and BLS certifications; NRP and PALS are preferred. Additional credentials may be preferred for advanced responsibilities. Flu and COVID vaccines are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management and airway management for critical care and trauma patients.
• Perform ABG interpretation and therapist-led protocols.
• Work in a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center environment.

Skills

RRT

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care ventilator and trauma experience on a night shift schedule.

Requirements

• RRT and ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Adult critical care ventilator experience required
• Trauma center experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• ECMO, NICU, and Pediatric critical care experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• License required if applicable
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious/medical exemptions accepted

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care Level I Trauma Center setting with over 1,500 staffed beds
• Work in Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Must float between two nearby campuses connected by a shared parking lot and traveler shuttle
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 6:45pm-7:30am
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system
• Preferred experience with Hamilton C6 ventilator
• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene for critical care and trauma patients
• Perform ABG interpretation and therapist-led protocols
• Work within a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center environment
• Navy blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Extended time off and special scheduling accommodations are not permitted once assigned
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

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-772597

Open Positions: 4