Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 with current CRT certification for a 12-week hospital assignment in Minnesota. The role requires NBRC CRT, RT license before start, RRT within one year, BLS/ACLS, NRP/PALS where applicable, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include hospital-based care in a 36-hour weekly schedule across 3 shifts, with weekend/holiday rotations and on-site work only. Epic charting is used; vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Minnesota RT license required before first day of employment
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required upon hire or within one year
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications required where applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field preferred
• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function with initiative and independent judgment
• Basic computer literacy required

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based respiratory care unit
• 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night schedule across 3 shifts per week
• Every other or every 3rd weekend rotation (TBD)
• Every 3rd holiday coverage required
• Epic charting system used
• On-site position with no teleworking
• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care
• Function as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate continuity of care
• Quickly and accurately assess patient conditions and communicate changes, diagnostic results, and response to treatment to the care team
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, PCU, Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery, Critical Care, and General Care settings is valued
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment due to low census
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from initial start date, followed by a required break before returning to a new assignment

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative & independent judgment

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with current CRT certification and 1+ years of specialty experience for a 12-week hospital assignment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Minnesota Respiratory Therapist (RT) license required before first day of employment; license required if applicable
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required upon hire or within one year of employment
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications required where applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty being applied for
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field preferred
• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function with initiative and independent judgment
• Basic computer literacy required

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based respiratory care unit
• 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night schedule across 3 shifts per week
• Every other or every 3rd weekend rotation (TBD)
• Every 3rd holiday coverage required
• Epic charting system used
• On-site position with no teleworking
• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care
• Function as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate continuity of care
• Quickly and accurately assess patient conditions and communicate changes, diagnostic results, and response to treatment to the care team
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, PCU, Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery, Critical Care, and General Care settings is valued
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment due to low census
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from initial start date, followed by a required break before returning to a new assignment

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