Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 2 trauma acute care facility, requiring 2-5 years of critical care and prior travel experience.

Details

• Acute care setting at a 267-bed Level 2 trauma facility
• Covers ICU and all medsurg/telemetry areas
• 12-hour day shifts, scheduled 6:00am-6:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• Expected to work most holidays
• First to float, covering all units except NICU
• Schedules created 3-4 weeks in advance; block scheduling not accommodated
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Common diagnoses include COPD, Asthma, PNA, and CHF
• Duties include breathing treatments, ABGs, EKGs, NIV, HFNC therapy, IPV, and PEP/PAP therapy
• Utilizes Hamilton, G5, C1, MR1, and Galileo ventilators
• GE telemetry monitoring system
• Charge RT coverage 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7
• Facility is strictly protocol driven with Respiratory Therapy Driven Protocols
• 2-day floor specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (state of CA requires RRT; CRT not accepted) - license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• NPS certification required if working in NICU
• Minimum 3 years of experience required, with 2-5 years in critical care preferred
• Travel experience required
• Cerner EMR experience
• Black scrub color required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work alongside a Charge RT available around the clock
• Collaborate with in-house Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Perform respiratory therapy duties following strict facility protocols
• First-time travelers may not be considered given the travel experience requirement