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.
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift NICU travel assignment at a teaching hospital in Missouri. Details NICU unit at an academic teaching hospital Pediatric float position — may float anywhere in the organization, including as a Patient Observer (Sitter) Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30 Weekend work required At least 50% of holidays during the contract are required Cerner EMR — preferred but not required 13-week contract Requirements Active RRT license required — CRT not accepted; MO or Compact license required if applicable Minimum 2 years of experience required, with at least 1 year in the NICU specialty Required certifications:
ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS PALS
required Experience in adult critical care, NICU, and pediatric critical care settings Proficiency with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, CPAP/BiPAP, and pressure/volume ventilators Skilled in neonatal and pediatric direct intubation, ECMO, and neonatal inter-departmental transports Experience with ventilator management including weaning, BiPAP, CPAP, IMV, high frequency jet and oscillating ventilators Ability to perform airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation Experience caring for patients with ARDS, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome Teaching hospital experience preferred Trauma Level I experience preferred 2 professional references required for consideration SSN and DOB required for consideration Active license required for consideration — no pending licenses accepted Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay; candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate Floating is mandatory — NICU/Pediatrics travelers may float anywhere in the organization, including as a Patient Observer (Sitter) Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (9 months of consecutive service), after which a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning Re-orientation is not required for travelers returning within 18 months Maximum of 10 days of requested time off (RTO) for the contract Orientation includes non-billable online modules averaging 4-6 hours, completed via Cornerstone Role requires frequent ambulation, reaching, and lifting/moving objects weighing 20 lbs or more Regular exposure to patients with contagious illnesses is expected in this healthcare setting
