Travel RRT: Critical Care & Ventilator Management Day Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; 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, LLC. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day-shift adult critical care position in California. CA RRT licensure and ventilator management experience are required.

The role covers ER, ICU, and inpatient floors with a 1:4 patient ratio; no on-call; 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, one weekend per month. Travel experience and strong charting ability (Epic) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Adult RRT required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• PALS and NRP certification required
• CA State RRT Licensure required if applicable
• NBRC certification preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI, nebulizers, and aerosol setups

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care across ER, RRT, Code Blue, medical/surgical floors, and ICU settings for adult patients
• Adult critical care and emergency department work settings
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic charting system experience required
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• One weekend required per month
• No on-call requirements
• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities
• Assess, treat, and evaluate patients while collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to implement care plans
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and support groups to build trust and cooperation
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• 50-mile radius rule applies
• Candidates must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Weaning from ventilation

ICU/CCU care

Education

CA RRT Licensure

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day-shift adult critical care position in California. CA RRT licensure and ventilator management experience are required.

The role covers ER, ICU, and inpatient floors with a 1:4 patient ratio; no on-call; 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, one weekend per month. Travel experience and strong charting ability (Epic) are preferred.