Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly

About the Role

The facility's critical care and emergency departments manage high-acuity patients including trauma, neuro, medical, cardiac, and surgical cases. You'll provide advanced respiratory support in a fast-paced, complex clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanically ventilated patients with advanced techniques
• Interpret PV loops and driving pressure assessments
• Optimize PEEP strategies and perform esophageal balloon monitoring
• Work collaboratively with the ICU and ED teams
• Respond to emergencies and critical patient needs

Requirements

• License & Certification: Respiratory Therapist License, RRT registration, BLS, and NBRC verification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in adult critical care and emergency departments
• Background: Demonstrated experience in trauma, neuro, medical, cardiac, and surgical ICUs
• Availability: Every other weekend, 2 on-call shifts per week, and holiday commitment required
• Relocation: Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates cannot be considered

What to Expect

• New-hire orientation each Monday
• No float requirement
• Collaborative, evidence-based critical care culture

How to Apply

Submit your availability for interview and any RTO (Return-to-Origin) requests at time of submission.