Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (Adults) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a Level II trauma center offering a fast-paced, high-volume critical care environment.

Details

• Respiratory Care Services department providing care to critical care, adult general care, and pediatric general care patients
• 3x12 schedule with rotating days of the week and varied shifts
• Weekend and some call shift coverage required
• Floating to other units may be required up to competency level
• Uses Epic for charting, with training available during orientation or ability to test out

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• Active Nevada state RRT license required at time of submission
• Must apply for State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care license prior to start
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required
• Recent critical care experience required
• Completion of at least one prior 13-week travel assignment required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and protocols to improve cardiopulmonary conditions for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric ages
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to guide protocol-based care decisions and interventions
• Maintain proper documentation of patient records and department logs
• Stay current with technological advances and clinical applications in respiratory care
• Deliver a positive patient experience through clear communication and service recovery practices
• Level II trauma center with stroke accreditation, 800 inpatient beds, and 80 ER beds serving a 500-mile radius
• Minimum of 2 major holidays coverage required
• May be required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Facility may call off shifts without penalty for low census, with 48 hours notice
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• A 13-week break is required between assignments for returning travelers
• RTO must be submitted with the application and is not added to the end of the contract