Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care and ED experience for a night shift position serving adult and pediatric populations.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory therapy unit serving both adult and pediatric patient populations
• Conditions treated include ARDS, aspiration, COVID, and pneumonia
• Airway management responsibilities include extubation, intubation assist, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with aerosol and medication delivery systems required
• Equipment used includes Servo I, V60, Nitric oxide delivery, 3100A, 3100B, and Jet ventilators
• Familiarity with all modes of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation required
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM; 4x12 schedule may be available upon request
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating within skillset required
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required — CRT not accepted
• Virginia Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required; other state licenses accepted with obligation to obtain a 90-day temporary VA authorization while permanent license is pending
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum experience in critical care and emergency department settings required
• Experience with both adult and pediatric populations required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must not reside within the facility's radius restriction — local candidates are not accepted
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• All RTO (time off) requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period