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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT
American Traveler
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Position ID: P-
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Days
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date: T00:00:00.000Z
$2,095.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a NICU day shift position requiring NICU experience and NRP certification.
Details
Work in the NICU/CRT department of a hospital
Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
Float within the hospital as needed
Cares for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring respiratory support
Requirements
Active LA license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Prior travel experience required
NICU experience required
BLS and CRT certifications required
NRP certification required for RRT-NICU candidates
ACLS, NRP, and RRT certifications preferred
Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
Experience with charting systems required
Skilled in neonatal/pediatric ventilator management, intubation assist, CPAP/BiPAP, and oscillating ventilators
Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
Proficient in arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
One professional reference required
Candidate's permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility
Local candidates are not accepted
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients, including high-risk deliveries and inter-departmental transports
Manage airway devices, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Participate in ventilator weaning and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
Assist with bronchoscopy and chest physiotherapy including vest therapy
Orientation includes virtual training on Day 1 and on-site training with EMR education on Days 2 and 3
Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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