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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
$2,023.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II trauma teaching hospital requiring 4+ years of critical care experience.
Details
Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
13-week assignment
Every other weekend required, must work 2 of 3 winter holidays
36 or 48 hours per week
Adult critical care and Emergency Department settings
Manages ventilator care including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Administers medications via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol setups
Draws and interprets arterial blood gases
Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
RRT and BLS certification required
ACLS and ACCS certifications preferred
Minimum 4 years of experience required, candidates with 2+ years will be considered
Teaching hospital experience required
Trauma Level II experience required, Trauma Level I experience preferred
Epic EMR experience required
VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending license accepted if an active license from another state is held, with VA license in hand before start
BSN preferred
Two professional references required at time of consideration
Additional Information
Work as part of a respiratory care team within adult critical care and emergency department settings
Provide care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, fresh tracheostomy, and those undergoing bronchoscopy
Travelers must float within scope of practice as needed
Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to acceptance
Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached
First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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