Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,077 per week in Twin Falls, ID

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CRT or RRT Must-Have: NICU experience Description: Department: Respiratory Therapy The department performs a variety of treatments daily, which can depend on the season. Equipment used includes Drager ventilators, Cervo-NICU, Hamilton transport vent, vapotherm, and Philips v60 and v30.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CRT or RRT Must-Have: NICU experience Description: Department: Respiratory Therapy The department performs a variety of treatments daily, which can depend on the season. A maximum of 30 treatments is expected per shift, with workloads varying by floor. Certifications needed include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and either CRT or RRT. STABLE and NRP certifications are only required for those handling neonatal patients. The patient population ranges from NICU to geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, and small pediatric units. No PICU available, but some experience with level III NICU patients is necessary. Ventilator management occurs occasionally. The department covers both inpatient and emergency room settings. Job duties include drawing and analyzing ABGs, providing breathing treatments, administering BiPAP and CPAP, and assisting with bedside bronchoscopy. Respiratory Therapists are required to assist with intubations and may place an LMA. There will always be a team lead or supervisor present on each shift. Travelers may have the opportunity to take on a charge role, depending on experience and willingness. There will never be a situation where a traveler is the only Respiratory Therapist on duty. Equipment used includes Drager ventilators, Cervo-NICU, Hamilton transport vent, vapotherm, and Philips v60 and v30. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, from 6 PM to 6 AM, with self-scheduling available. Block scheduling is permitted. Attendance at department meetings once a month is mandatory. Weekend scheduling requires working every other weekend. Holiday work is also expected based on department needs. Call or standby requirements are limited due to low census. Floating may be required to the ICU, floors, NICU, or emergency room. Scrub colors are flexible, allowing for any color scrubs to be worn. Shifts will include unit-specific orientation based on experience. There is a radius rule of 50 miles concerning candidate eligibility.