Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 5+ years of experience in both adult and NICU settings for a 13-week travel assignment at a hospital serving adult, Level III NICU, and pediatric ER populations.

Details

• 13-week contract with a 36-hour work week
• Varied 12-hour shifts (days or nights)
• Works across multiple areas including the floor, ICU, NICU, and ER
• Adult, Level III NICU, and potential pediatric ER patient population
• Approximately 20 treatments per shift
• RT equipment includes Servo I, S, and U ventilators, V60, HT-70, ResMed, Optiflow, Volara, therapy vest, and SIPAP
• Every other weekend required
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday coverage required
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating required
• Schedule is manager-assigned with no block scheduling; 4 or more RTs are scheduled per shift

Requirements

• RRT credential required (CRT considered only with 10+ years of experience)
• Minimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience in both adult and NICU settings required
• Neonatal ventilation experience required, including BUBBLE CPAP, high flow, and jet ventilation
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NRP (AHA)
• Active Virginia (VA) RRT license required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include aerosol therapy, BiPAP, ABGs, ventilator management, HFNC, CPT, COPD education, respiratory assessment, airway management, and nitric oxide administration
• RTs are expected to assist with intubation but are not required to intubate independently
• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house
• Works under the supervision of a charge therapist or supervisor
• Orientation is approximately one week, including general hospital orientation
• Steel grey scrubs required