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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care skills for a night shift position requiring intubation, airway management, and arterial line insertion proficiency.
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Hospital-based respiratory therapy position within the RRT unit
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call required
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Floating may be required within the hospital (within scope of practice) and to a sister facility as needed
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12-week contract
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RRT credential required; CRT will not be accepted
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Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Critical care skills required, including intubation, airway management, and arterial line insertion
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License required if applicable — professional license must be active at time of consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted
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Candidates must be away from all facilities in this health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
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RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
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If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO
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If three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
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Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
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No alternate shifts or special scheduling requests will be accommodated — the listed shift is firm
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Full compliance with onboarding requirements must be completed on time; late compliance may result in a start date delay
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Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred for consideration; charge nurse references are not accepted
