Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care | Night Shift | Santa Rosa, CA

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Night, 3×12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Start: November 16, 2026

This is a fast-paced critical care respiratory therapy position serving a diverse patient population spanning infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Clinicians work from RCP protocols, independently evaluating, assessing, and treating patients across a broad range of diagnoses. Strong critical thinking is essential.

Clinical Scope

• Mechanical ventilation management and weaning, including SIMV, IMV, and ARDS cases
• Airway management: intubation assist, extubation, fresh tracheostomy care, nasal/oral airway placement
• BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, aerosol and nebulized medication delivery
• Arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation
• Chest physiotherapy (vest and manual), bronchoscopy assist, sputum collection
• Nitric oxide administration, inhaled medications, and inter-departmental/ambulance patient transport
• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory support including bubble CPAP, surfactant protocols, and apnea monitoring

Float & Scheduling

• Float to a nearby sister facility may be required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• Weekend coverage required
• Must commit to 3 of 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront at the time of submittal

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience (2 preferred)
• Active RRT credential and California RCP license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• 2 references required covering the past 3 years

Orientation: 40 hours