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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: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of adult critical care and emergency department experience.
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Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
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Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
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No on-call responsibilities
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Adult critical care and emergency department work settings
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Utilizes specialized equipment including Hamilton G5, PB 980, Respironics V60, Optiflow, Lumis tx, Cough Assist, Vest, and IPV
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Epic charting system experience preferred
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Current RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of experience required
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Adult critical care and emergency department experience required
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Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
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State license required if applicable
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Valid professional references and copies of certifications required for consideration
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Dark grey scrubs required
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a different rate
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RTO requests must be submitted and approved at time of consideration; changes after submission will not be accepted
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Responsibilities include ventilator management, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
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Skilled in airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
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Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
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Provides chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene care
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Administers a range of aerosolized and nebulized medications
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Cares for patients with conditions such as ARDS, pneumonia, and COVID-19
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PA fingerprinting required for compliance and may require travel
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Lab work must be completed within 48 hours of signing
