Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance day 1 options

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift contract position requiring RRT certification and 5 years of experience treating adult and NICU patients.

Responsibilities include providing respiratory therapy across a Level IV Trauma Center with 12-hour nights, rotating weekends, and on-call duties for NICU RTs, with on-site support from hospital teams.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience and 12 months in core unit specialty.
• Adult and NICU RT skills as listed.
• EPIC EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services for adult and NICU patients in hospital.
• Cover 12-hour night shifts (18:30–07:00) with 36 hours weekly.
• Participate in weekend rotations and on-call for NICU RTs.
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and Capsule Neuron tech.
• Orient new staff and ensure coverage with on-site specialists.

Skills

RRT certification

5+ years experience

ABG draws

Ventilator management

Intubation assistance

BIPAP/CPAP

Nebulizer treatments

Inhaler administration

Adult RT skills

NICU RT skills

EPIC experience

Education

RRT certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift contract position requiring RRT certification and 5 years of experience treating adult and NICU patients.

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS and ACLS required for adult RT; BLS and NRP required for NICU RT
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 5 years of experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Adult RT skills: ABG draws, assisting with intubations, BIPAP, CPAP, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, and inhaler administration
• NICU RT skills: intubation, ventilator management, delivery attendance, nitric oxide administration, BIPAP, CPAP, and nebulizer treatments
• EPIC experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Therapy Services unit within a hospital serving all respiratory patient types, including adult and NICU populations
• Level IV Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Level III Perinatal Center, and Primary Stroke Center
• 12-hour night shift, 1830-0700, with 36 standard hours per week
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• On-call required for NICU RTs with a varied schedule; no on-call for adult RTs
• NICU RTs may float between two facility campuses in rotation
• Holiday coverage per department rotation standards
• EMR: EPIC
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Capsule Neuron technology
• Two-day facility and unit orientation provided
• 24/7 hospitalist and neonatologist coverage on-site, with dedicated PT, OT, and ST support for NICU
• Charge nurse provides free-floating support
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Free parking available in the East parking structure
• First-time travelers considered upon review
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-764309

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