Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its critical care unit serving neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This is a night shift role in a fast-paced environment where you'll manage complex respiratory cases and collaborate closely with nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Night 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Duration: 12-week contract
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Float: Within facility scope of practice as needed

Clinical Scope

You'll provide respiratory care across multiple patient populations, including:

• Mechanical ventilation management (SIMV, IMV, oscillating ventilators, high-frequency oscillators)
• Intubation assistance and extubation support
• Aerosol therapy setup and tracheostomy care
• High-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP management
• Arterial blood gas collection and interpretation
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Pulmonary hygiene and chest physiotherapy

Requirements

• Current RN or Compact license (GA)
• Minimum 2 years experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Full compliance required prior to start

Time Off

• Maximum 7 days preferred time off; must be finalized at submission
• No RTO requests during orientation week
• Holiday work expectations apply per facility policy