Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience including NICU, ICU, and ED backgrounds for a 13-week night shift contract in Fort Worth, TX.

Details

• Full-service hospital setting in Fort Worth, TX
• Respiratory Therapy department with NICU focus
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Procedures performed include ABGs, assist with intubation, nebulizer treatments, Metaneb, IPPB, and CPT
• Experience with all age ranges of patients required
• Charting via Meditech; experience preferred
• Experience with Servo I ventilator and I-Stat preferred

Requirements

• RRT credential required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience
• NICU experience required
• ICU experience required
• ED experience required
• Ability to draw ABGs required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics) required for RT staff caring for neonates
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if from Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Black scrubs required and must be purchased by the candidate
• No artificial, gel, or next-gen nails permitted
• Hair must be neat and pulled back if shoulder length or longer; no extreme styles or colors
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited, including nose and tongue rings
• Body art should be covered whenever possible
• Allied health candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in the role for which they are applying