Description

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.

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

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