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BestNest Management

RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist $33-$50

Pay: $30–$50/hr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Yuma, AZ (Onsite)
Last Updated: 20 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$71,850 / year median in Arizona

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

BestNest Management is currently seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a 1yr contract in Yuma, AZ. For more information please contact healthcare recruiter Melissa 562-270-9796.
Position Details:
Shift:
12 hour
Days Shift Salary Range:
$33.74
  • $50.
61
Shift Dif:
N/A Contract Length:
1yr
Common Questions:
  • # treatments per day: 5-6 vents, treatments 35 in 12 hours.
•
Certs:
BLS, ACLS, PALS, if NICU exp-do train in NICU would need NRP also. Need
RRT AZ. NO CRT!
  • Types of patients: Adults, peds, neonates
  • only if NICU trained
  • will attend all deliveries and c-sections.
  • What areas do they cover: Inpatient, Foothills ER
  • freestanding.15 min drive away
  • may float.
  • Experience:
    2 Years of experience is okay to have a first-time traveler.
  • Job Duties:
    ABGs-draw and analyze, treatments, vent settings.
  • Are RTs Required to be able to Intubate Independently or only to assist?: Travelers are not required to be able to intubate but must assist.
  • Hospitalist or Intensivist in house 24/7?: Intensivist in house 24/7.
  • Is there a Respiratory Manager/Supervisor/Lead Therapist on each shift?: There is a Charge RRT on each shift.
  • Would the traveler ever be the only RT in-house: For the main hospital will not be alone, and for Foothills ED would be the only one there.
  • RT Equipment:
    Vent-Avea, Hamilton C1, Bipap-V60, EV300, HiFlow
  • Aerovo 2. Zoll vents for backup. Glidescope and Glidescope-GO for intubation.
  • Shifts & Scheduling:
    6a/6p. Don't guarantee a block schedule, but will try to accommodate if able.
  • Weekend Requirements:
    Every other weekend.
  • Holiday Requirements:
    Travelers will work 2 of 3 major holidays.
  • Call or standby call requirement: Can be placed on "low census."
•
Floating Requirements:
May float to Foothills Freestanding ED-15 min drive.
Pay:
$30.00
  • $50.
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person