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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift teaching hospital assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and an active Ohio state license.
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Work within a hospital respiratory therapy unit performing neuro diagnostics
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Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
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Weekend shifts required
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Floating between campuses may be required
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Uses GE ventilators
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Supports adult critical care and emergency department settings
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
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Active Ohio state license required at time of submission (license required if applicable)
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BLS certification required
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ACLS and CRT certifications preferred
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High School Diploma and College Diploma/transcripts required
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Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
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Minimum 2 years of experience required
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Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
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Skilled in airway management including extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and oral/nasal suctioning
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Experience with tracheostomy care and management
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Proficient in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
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Experience with medication delivery via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol setups
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Experience administering respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and other bronchodilators/steroids
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Experience with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
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Previous travel experience preferred
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Provide respiratory therapy and neuro diagnostic services within a teaching hospital environment
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Work as part of a critical care respiratory team supporting adult patients
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Perform pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and airway suctioning as needed
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Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director and no coworker references accepted
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Former employees eligible for rehire as travelers after 6 months away from the facility
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Current employees are not eligible to work as travelers at this facility
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Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
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RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to submission, limited to 7 days or less
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Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance deadlines
