Travel
Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for its critical care units. You'll work nights (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) on a 12-hour schedule, with every other weekend and holiday off.
About the Role
You'll provide respiratory care to high-acuity patients in the Medical ICU and Surgical ICU, managing post-trauma cases, sepsis, and other critical conditions. Your responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient needs and making independent ventilator adjustments based on clinical assessment and lab results
- Applying lung-protective ventilation strategies
- Participating as an active member of the Code Blue team
- Managing ventilator weaning and extubation support
Required Qualifications
- RRT certification and Massachusetts Respiratory Care license
- BLS certification
- 5+ years of recent critical care experience (MICU and SICU)
- Demonstrated competency with lung-protective ventilation
- Experience in high-acuity, trauma-focused settings
Preferred Qualifications
- NPS and/or ACCS certification
- Level III NICU experience
Contract Details
- 13-week assignment
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Every other weekend and holiday off
This is a role for a clinically confident RT ready to work autonomously in a fast-paced, acuity-rich environment.