What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and neonatal care exposure.
Details
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM)
- Weekend coverage included
- Provides care to patients of all ages, including neonates
- Work settings may include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, LTAC, NICU, and Pediatric Critical Care
- Sunrise charting system required; Altera experience preferred
Requirements
- CRT or RRT certification required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Travel experience preferred
- License required if applicable
- Experience with ventilator management, airway management, and arterial blood gas interpretation
- Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as CPAP, intubation assist, and apnea monitoring
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include medication delivery, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care
- Supports care for conditions such as ARDS, cystic fibrosis, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
- Participates in high-risk delivery support and neonatal/pediatric intubation assistance
- Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with mandatory compliance
- Allied health candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted as local
- Previous staff must have a 1-year gap before returning as a traveler
- Clinicians must complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a plan in place
- Orientation includes non-billable modules averaging 6-8 hours
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan