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$2,976/wk
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Grand Island, Nebraska
Overview
Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours
48 hrs/wk
Start Date
ASAP
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in a respiratory therapy department serving NICU through geriatric patients
  • Covers both ICU and NICU units as part of role requirements
  • Utilizes a range of specialized equipment including Servo U, EV300 ventilators, Vapotherm, IPV, PEP therapy, Sipap, Cough Assist, Aerogen, and Optiflow
  • Performs intubations, arterial line placement, mechanical ventilation initiation and management, ABG analysis, hemodynamic monitoring, and EKGs
  • Typical schedule includes 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and holiday required
  • Department consists of 44 inpatient beds (36 adult, 8 NICU) and 8 ER beds
  • Rotation involves working alone after orientation
  • 50-mile radius restriction for candidates; locals not accepted

Job Requirements

  • Current NBRC-RRT credential required
  • Active Nebraska State License required if applicable
  • Current BLS (AHA/ARC), ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA), NRP certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of hospital experience
  • ICU and NICU experience and proficiency required
  • Proficiency in intubation and arterial line placement and monitoring
  • Ability to perform advanced and basic ventilator management for invasive and non-invasive ventilation
  • Two current references required, with one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and another from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years in the specialty

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include delivering a full range of respiratory therapies, airway management, and assessment protocols to multiple age groups
  • Will set up, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized respiratory equipment
  • Orientation program requires demonstration of 3 successful OR intubations and arterial line placement under supervision
  • Dress code requires clean, black scrubs, with tattoos in good taste and hair and shoes well-kept
  • Comprehensive orientation provided, duration contingent on evaluation by management
  • On call must be pre-approved by the department manager and follows facility policies
  • A typical 12-hour shift workload includes 12 breathing treatments, management of 1 invasive vent, and 1–2 non-invasive devices per shift

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,976/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$38,682
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$154,727
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,856/wk
Regular Hours
$34.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,360
OT Hours
$61.94 x 8 hours/wk = $496
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,976/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,678 - $2,976. The $2,976 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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