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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
Colville, Washington, United States
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Days
Length (weeks): 13
$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a critical access hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and Washington state licensure.
Details
Critical access hospital setting with no trauma designation and 25 staffed beds
Teaching hospital environment
Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Every other weekend required
Block scheduling required
Patient ratio of 1:3
No floating between units required
No on-call requirements
Epic charting system used
Scrubs of any color permitted
No parking fees
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required, with family maternity and OB experience needed
Epic charting experience required
Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
Washington state license required if applicable
Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDIs, and nebulizers
Proficient in ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, SIMV, and troubleshooting alarms
Experience with airway management including intubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Skilled in drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases
Neonatal/pediatric equipment experience such as CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP and intubation assist preferred
Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
First-time travelers considered
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care across adult critical care and emergency department settings
Administer medications and manage ventilator support for patients with various respiratory conditions
Support neonatal and pediatric patients with specialized equipment and procedures as needed
Perform pulmonary function testing and related diagnostic procedures
Participate in chest physiotherapy and airway management interventions
Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
All RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles
Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
Former Providence permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities as needed
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12
Worksite address
colville, WA, 99114, US
Who can apply
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