Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience and RRT certification for a 13-week acute care assignment supporting adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS (AHA), NRP, and RRT via NBRC
• License required if applicable
• Experience in nursery, ED, and inpatient settings required
• Only required to assist with intubation, not perform independently
• Able to draw ABGs, perform EKGs, administer breathing treatments, and manage vents, heated high flow, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Experience providing nursery and C-section support and home O2 setup
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility

• Acute care setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Patient population includes adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Covers inpatient, ER, LDRP, and occasionally PACU areas
• Variable number of treatments per day
• Uses Epic EMR
• Equipment includes Hamilton and PB980 ventilators and V-30 high flow devices
• Day shift schedule, 6:30am-7:00pm, 12-hour shifts
• Weekend coverage expected on occasion
• Will always be the sole RT in-house
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• No call or standby call requirements
• No floating required
• Works under a Lead Therapist structure rather than a Respiratory Manager or Supervisor
• Hospitalist not in-house 24 hours a day;
  Intensivist available via telehealth only
• Department-specific orientation lasts 2-3 weeks
• Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are remote
• One major winter holiday coverage expected
• RTs wear hospital-laundered blue scrubs
• First-time travelers will be considered

• 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