Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

1st-day benefits (medical)

401(k) plan

CEUs (free online)

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift at a large adult and pediatric acute care hospital in Ohio. Ohio RRT license and NRP certification required before start; BLS and ACLS also required.

The role involves airway management, ventilator support, ABG analysis, and responding to codes. You will float within the Metro Region between Toledo, Flower, and Bay Park Hospitals; travel experience is preferred for first-time travelers.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• OH RRT license required in hand for consideration; license required if applicable.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required (NRP must be obtained prior to start if not already held).
• PALS certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, occurring after license was obtained.
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department work setting experience required.
• Epic charting experience required.
• High-risk delivery assist experience preferred; on-site training available if not experienced.
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Airway management devices including ETT, tracheostomy, and nasal/oral airway suctioning.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Medication administration experience with Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, and Xopenex.
• ABG interpretation skills required.

Responsibilities

• 700-bed hospital with 7 adult ICUs of 16 beds each, plus pediatric and adult acute care units.
• Patient population includes adults, geriatrics, and pediatric patients including Peds ER.
• Treats respiratory diagnoses such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, and pneumonia, along with non-pulmonary conditions.
• Performs airway management, ventilator management, ABG sampling and analysis, and assists with intubation/extubation.
• Responds to rapid responses and emergency codes, including CPR.
• Utilizes equipment including Servo I, Avea, and Bella Vista ventilators.
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 7:00.
• Floating required as needed within the Metro Region between Toledo, Flower, and Bay Park Hospitals, including mid-shift floating.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Provides both general and critical respiratory care across diagnoses and age groups, including basic pediatric respiratory care.
• Assists with invasive line maintenance, including changing tubing and bags on arterial lines (preferred experience).
• Performs bronchoscopy patient care.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team responding to emergency situations and rapid responses.
• Grey scrub color required.
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position.
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted.
• Requested time off of 7+ days requires manager approval, and time off is not permitted around holidays.
• Returning staff must have a 1-year gap since last worked as permanent staff.
• Floating to other units or facilities within the Metro Region is an expectation for all travelers.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Emergency response

Education

OH RRT license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a large adult and pediatric acute care hospital, requiring OH RRT license in hand and NRP certification prior to start.

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• OH RRT license required in hand for consideration; license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required (NRP must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, occurring after license was obtained
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department work setting experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• High-risk delivery assist experience preferred; on-site training available if not experienced
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in airway management devices including ETT, tracheostomy, and nasal/oral airway suctioning
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Medication administration experience with Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, and Xopenex
• ABG interpretation skills required

Responsibilities

• 700-bed hospital with 7 adult ICUs of 16 beds each, plus pediatric and adult acute care units
• Patient population includes adults, geriatrics, and pediatric patients including Peds ER
• Treats respiratory diagnoses such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, and pneumonia, along with non-pulmonary conditions
• Performs airway management, ventilator management, ABG sampling and analysis, and assists with intubation/extubation
• Responds to rapid responses and emergency codes, including CPR
• Utilizes equipment including Servo I, Avea, and Bella Vista ventilators
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 7:00
• Floating required as needed within the Metro Region between Toledo, Flower, and Bay Park Hospitals, including mid-shift floating
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provides both general and critical respiratory care across diagnoses and age groups, including basic pediatric respiratory care
• Assists with invasive line maintenance, including changing tubing and bags on arterial lines (preferred experience)
• Performs bronchoscopy patient care
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team responding to emergency situations and rapid responses
• Grey scrub color required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Requested time off of 7+ days requires manager approval, and time off is not permitted around holidays
• Returning staff must have a 1-year gap since last worked as permanent staff
• Floating to other units or facilities within the Metro Region is an expectation for all travelers

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-761333

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