Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist

Profession:
Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT

Duration: 19 weeks

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 1 year in adult critical care, with high-risk experience preferred

License:
Must have valid RRT license

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, NRP

Must-Have:
Must obtain NRP prior to start date; floating required as needed within the metro region; comfortable with basic pediatrics respiratory therapy care

Description:

Must have RRT license in hand to submit. High-risk experience preferred; if no experience, must be open to high-risk training on site. Floating required as needed within the metro region between hospitals. Includes mid-shift floating when necessary to ensure guaranteed hours are worked. Patient population includes adults and geriatrics; pediatrics experience preferred. Therapist will assist with pediatrics and ER patients; must be comfortable with all ages.

Does not require specific pediatric hospital experience but must understand basic pediatric respiratory therapy care. The unit consists of adult ICUs with 16 beds each and acute care. Treats and educates all patient populations with diagnoses including asthma, COPD, emphysema, pneumonia, and other non-pulmonary diagnoses. Performs general and critical care, including medication delivery and bronchopulmonary hygiene. Responsible for the initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Handles airway management, suctioning, cuff and ETCO2 monitoring, intubation assistance, extubation, and maintenance of indwelling lines. Responds to rapid responses and emergency codes, and performs CPR. Blood gas sampling, analysis, specimen collection, and spontaneous breathing parameters are part of duties. Preferred experience includes changing tubing and bags for invasive lines and arterial lines. Equipment experience includes ventilators such as Servo I, Avea, and Bella Vista.

Professional knowledge and skills required include ABG interpretation and experience with Epic charting. Must be comfortable with high flow nasal cannula, trach collar, and various medication delivery systems. Daily census may include neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Daily responsibilities may require assisting in high-risk deliveries. Should possess knowledge of aerosol medication setups and tracheostomy care. Travel pairs are allowed to submit;

related candidates can work on the same facility but not on the same unit. No block scheduling across all units as schedules are typically pre-made. If a traveler calls out sick, shifts can be made up in coordination with the unit leader. Completion of modules is mandatory during orientation and annually, with time spent on modules subject to specific billing rules.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.