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Job Description
Category Respiratory Therapist Job Type Contract Elevate your career as a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist in a dynamic and supportive large hospital setting. This 17-week contract offers valuable experience in a high-acuity environment, working alongside a collaborative team in ICU and ER units. The role requires expertise in advanced airway management, with RRTs serving as first-line responders for intubating adult and pediatric patients.
Schedule:
7p-7a, 12-hour night shifts Shift start times: 6:45 pm (clock in between 6:38 pm-6:46 pm) Team structure: Dedicated M-Thurs or F-Sun shifts Rotating holidays with permanent staff No on-call required
Qualifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in Georgia Minimum of 2 years recent critical care experience (hospital of at least 300+ beds required) At least 1 completed travel contract
BLS, ACLS, PALS
certifications required Comfortable and confident with intubations and high patient volumes Strict 75-mile radius requirement Experience caring for adults and pediatric patients; additional NRP certification if working in NICU Familiarity with Servo vents (U & I models) and proficiency in vent management, ABG interpretation, and treatment protocols
Key Responsibilities:
Perform all respiratory care duties including nebs, airway management, vapotherm, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, CPT, and bronchs Place arterial lines and manage blood gases in ICU settings Intubate patients as first-line response for respiratory emergencies Manage daily caseloads averaging 13-15 patients per shift Adapt to fast-paced, high-workload conditions and effectively prioritize care Float between pediatrics and adult units as necessary
Perks:
Comprehensive floor-specific orientation 24/7 in-house MD, NP, and pharmacy support Modern Meditech EMR Supportive team structure and streamlined single-interview process Ceil blue scrubs with optional matching jacket to advance your practice within a diverse clinical team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Embrace challenging cases and professional growth in an environment that values your expertise. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled