Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance with day 1 options

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a large teaching hospital. Certifications in RRT, BLS, ACLS are required with CRT preferred; 1+ year of experience and Epic charting proficiency are expected.

The role covers a 500-bed facility featuring Burn ICU, Cardiac ICU, and four medical-surgical ICUs. Day shifts are 3x12 hours, with weekends; travelers may float as needed and orientation is provided.

Qualifications

• RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• CRT certification required; NRP and PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Epic charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care in a 500-bed hospital with Burn ICU, Cardiac ICU, and four medical-surgical ICUs.
• Day shift, 3x12 hour schedule from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM; weekend shifts.
• Travelers may float to similar units within scope; orientation provided.
• First-time travelers and former staff policies noted.

Skills

RRT

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CRT Certification

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Epic charting

ARDS/ECMO care

Education

Licensing typically required

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 500-bed hospital, requiring RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications and 1+ year of experience.

Requirements

• RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
• CRT certification required; NRP and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in airway management, intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, ECMO, COVID, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Experience with medication administration including nitric oxide, inhaled Flolan, and racemic epinephrine
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• 500-bed hospital setting with specialty units including Burn ICU, Cardiac ICU, and four medical-surgical ICUs
• Day shift, 3x12 hour schedule from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend shifts required
• Epic charting system used
• Travelers may be required to float to similar units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted

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

Job ID: P-771520

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