Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with travel experience and Draeger vent proficiency for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma acute care hospital within the Yale New Haven Health System.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds, part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Unit focuses on respiratory and neuro diagnostics
• Rotating float position — travelers should expect to rotate through all areas of the hospital, including NICU and pediatric units, based on census and staffing needs
• Will float between two campuses as needed
• NICU experience is preferred but not required
• Charting via Epic
• 4x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Free parking available on-site

Requirements

• Current CRT or RRT certification required
• Active state RT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Draeger ventilator experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Must live more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

Additional Information

• NICU and pediatric unit float coverage may be required based on staffing and census needs
• Travelers may be asked to assist with orienting students or new hires as needed
• Flu vaccination is required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccination exemptions are accepted for religious or medical reasons only
• Candidates who were previously permanent staff must have been separated for at least 2 years to be considered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved; all RTO requests must be finalized prior to offer acceptance, as additional RTO will not be approved after acceptance
• 1 reference required for consideration
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed