Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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 night shift position with NICU and Pediatric experience. The role requires NRP, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications and offers benefits typical of travel/agency assignments.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate Respiratory Therapy program, RRT or CRT credentials, and a preference for an RCP license. Minimum two years in NICU/Pediatric settings is expected, with night shifts and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• RRT or CRT credential required.
• RCP license preferred; license required if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP, ACLS, and PALS required at hire or within 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU and Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department.
• Provides respiratory care services for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations.
• Able to intubate patients.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Rotating weekend coverage required.
• Assesses and documents appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy for patients.
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy and maintains patient charts.
• Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
• Provides care to ventilator-dependent patients.
• Performs drainage procedures and provides cardio-respiratory disease care.
• Assists in training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care given and maintains treatment records for charting and billing purposes.
• Instructs nursing personnel on patient and equipment surveillance after initial installation.
• Offers input on patient treatment plans and pulmonary progress.
• Completes EMR documentation, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.
• Position represented by SEIU
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and local rates matching travel rates.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric experience

BLS certification

NRP

ACLS

PALS

2 years experience

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

RRT or CRT credential

RCP license preferred

License required if applicable

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring NICU and Pediatric experience along with NRP, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license preferred
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU and Pediatric settings
• BLS certification required
• NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at hire or within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Provides respiratory care services for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations
• Able to intubate patients
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekend coverage required
• Assesses and documents appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy for patients
• Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy and maintains patient charts
• Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order
• Provides care to ventilator-dependent patients
• Performs drainage procedures and provides cardio-respiratory disease care
• Assists in training and supervision of new employees
• Documents care given and maintains treatment records for charting and billing purposes
• Instructs nursing personnel on patient and equipment surveillance after initial installation
• Offers input on patient treatment plans and pulmonary progress
• Completes EMR documentation, flow sheets, and charges for each patient
• Position represented by SEIU
• Candidates with more than 5 days of requested RTO will be automatically declined
• Candidates with a prior hit on their license will not be considered
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule and local rates matching travel rates

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-767893

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