Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years acute care experience and prior travel experience for a Level II trauma center serving adult patients.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Care Services department at a Level II trauma center with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Treat patients from adult to geriatric populations in critical care, adult general care, and pediatric general care settings
• 3x12 shifts with rotating days of the week and varied shift times
• Schedule can include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Floating to other units may be required based on organizational needs and competency level
• EPIC EMR used, with training provided during orientation or ability to test out

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
• Active Nevada State License required prior to 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 within the past year required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and physician orders to improve cardiopulmonary conditions in patients ranging from newborn to geriatric ages
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and initiate, modify, or discontinue treatment plans per structured protocols
• Maintain accurate 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 when needed
• Must work a minimum of two major holidays during the assignment
• May be required to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Facility may cancel full or partial shifts with 48 hours notice for low census without penalty
• A 13-week break is required after ending a prior contract at this facility, regardless of contract length
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are not considered due to the required prior travel assignment