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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT
American Traveler
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Days
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date:
$2,396.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 12-hour day shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center with 1:1 patient ratios and vent management expertise required.
Details
12-hour day shift schedule, 36 hours per week
Respiratory Therapy Services unit at a Level III Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
Magnet-designated 933-bed facility
Patient population mostly geriatric and adult, with some pediatric cases in the ED
1:1 patient ratios
Floats within hospital to all units
Weekend rotation every other weekend
Holiday rotation as assigned
On-call requirements vary
Uses AVEA, Servo U, LPU 1200, Parapack (MRI), and Hamilton (transport) ventilators
EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
Requirements
BLS and ACLS certification required
CRT or RRT certification required
License required if applicable
Minimum 1 year of core experience in respiratory therapy, with recent experience within the last year
Skilled in vent management, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer treatments, A-line placement, intubation, vent weaning, extubation, and ABGs
EPIC EMR experience required
One professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care across all hospital units through floating assignments
One orientation shift provided to learn unit flow and workflow
Block scheduling is not accommodated
Staff, including travelers, may not work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per facility fatigue policy
COVID vaccine required
Scrubs of any color accepted except camo or denim
Free parking available
First-time travelers considered upon review
Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment
Up to 7 days of time off can be approved
No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.