Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,915 per week in Albany, GA

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years, including 1 travel contract License: State respiratory therapist license Certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRPE (if going to NICU) Must-Have: Critical care experience; comfortable with intubating patients Description: Strict 75-mile radius rule applies. Duties will encompass all respiratory therapy responsibilities, including nebs, airway management, vents, and ABG collection.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years, including 1 travel contract License: State respiratory therapist license Certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRPE (if going to NICU) Must-Have: Critical care experience; comfortable with intubating patients Description: Strict 75-mile radius rule applies. RRTs only. Critical care experience is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience and one travel contract is necessary. Experience in facilities with 300+ beds is required. Therapists will be the first line when intubating patients. High workloads must be manageable. Group interviews will take place with internal RN staff. Candidates' profiles and internal notes will be reviewed for approval. No second interview will be necessary. Therapists will perform an average of 15 minutes for each treatment, completing 550 minutes per shift. Therapists will see an average of 13-15 patients per shift. Charge RT responsibilities will be assigned. Therapists may work M-Th or a weekend shift from Fri-Sun. Holidays will be rotated with permanent staff. Pharmacy operates 24/7. Shifts start between 6:45 AM and PM, with specific clock-in times. First week will involve hospital orientation and charting. Further training includes increasing treatment minutes over the first week. Duties will encompass all respiratory therapy responsibilities, including nebs, airway management, vents, and ABG collection. Common patient disease processes include COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, and cancers. Assignments will be determined by unit needs. In adult ICU, therapists may manage up to 4 airways. Experience is required for adults and pediatrics. Critical care candidates must demonstrate competency in adult ICU and vent management. Additional training will be provided for specific procedures. Therapists must feel confident in making suggestions for vent management and interpreting ABGs.