Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a night shift assignment requiring RRT, NBRC, Epic, Level 1 Trauma, and advanced NICU/PICU experience.

Job Details

• Work in a hospital-based respiratory care department,

• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week,

• Care involves NICU and PICU patients with Level 3-4 experience required,

• Level 1 Trauma setting,

• EPIC EMR system experience required,

• No local candidates accepted per 50-mile radius rule,

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy,

• Minimum of 1 year relevant respiratory care experience,

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required,

• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist required,

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required,

• Illinois RCP license required if applicable,

• Experience working in Level 1 Trauma and advanced neonatal/pediatric critical care units,

• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic charting required,

Additional Information

• Duties include setting up, maintaining, and processing respiratory care equipment,

• Performs assessments for ventilator and non-ventilator patients and provides timely clinical interventions,

• Obtains and analyzes blood gases (arterial, venous, and capillary),

• Accurate EMR documentation of care provided using flow sheets and care plans,

• May assist with respiratory care in the emergency room and inpatient units,

• Must adhere to a maximum of 7 days requested time off during a 13-week contract,

• Returning employees must have a 6-month break after one year of continuous assignment before returning,

• No travel partners accepted for this assignment,

• Must comply with onboarding deadlines including background check and drug screening,