Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and adult critical care experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma Center with 431 staffed beds
• Primary unit is NICU with required rotation to adult floors, adult ICU, ED, and pediatric units — this is not a NICU-only position
• NICU assignments vary based on patient acuity
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• Potential for mandatory on-call, up to 2 shifts per month
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Epic EMR
• Wine-colored scrubs required

Requirements

• Active VA license required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS may be obtained within 90 days of start date)
• CRTT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABG draw and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers
• Adult critical care, ED, and community hospital work setting experience required
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO requests are accommodated at manager's discretion and must be listed at the time of initial submission
• NRP and RRT credentials are preferred
• Experience in NICU, ED, adult ICU, and Level II trauma preferred, though experience in all areas is not required
• Provide aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies; manage CPAP/BiPAP; and perform ABG draws and analysis
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected; if not working, candidates must review meeting minutes and send written acknowledgment to management