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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift float position requiring 2+ years of experience and ACLS, BLS, NRP, and RRT certifications.
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Float position covering respiratory therapy needs throughout the entire hospital
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Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
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Block scheduling is allowed
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Mandatory floating required, including coverage of Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Pediatric Critical Care settings
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May float to Patient Observer (Sitter) duties as needed
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Cerner charting system preferred
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On-call availability required
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Weekend work required
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Rotating shifts including work during inclement weather
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Minimum 2 years of experience required
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Active MO state or Compact license required in hand at time of consideration - license required if applicable
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ACLS, BLS, NRP, and RRT certifications required
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CRT certification not accepted
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Pending RRT license acceptable
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Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
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Cerner charting experience preferred
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Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
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Ability to work the full term of the contract and assigned shift
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First-time travelers accepted
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Perform respiratory therapy duties including ventilator management, airway management, ABG interpretation, and medication administration via various delivery systems
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Provide care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations including patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory distress syndrome
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May assist with high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory support including CPAP, ECMO, and oscillating ventilator management
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Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine exposure to patients with contagious illnesses
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Minimum 50% holiday coverage required during the contract
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Maximum of 10 RTO days allowed
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Re-orientation not required for returning travelers within 18 months of their last assignment
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
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Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts or 9 months of consecutive service before a mandatory 6-month break is required
