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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at an acute care hospital using Epic EMR.
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Acute care hospital setting in a Respiratory Therapy department
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Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
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Every other weekend (EOW) required
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On-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours may be required per department and/or facility policy
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Charting performed in Epic EMR
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13-week contract
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Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP)
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CRT credential via NBRC required; RRT also acceptable
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Active state or compact (NLC) licensure required — pending licenses will not be accepted (license required if applicable)
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Active certifications required (pending not accepted): ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS
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Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to verify permanent address
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Responsibilities include patient assessments, care plan development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of therapy plans as needed
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Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry
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Transports patients within the hospital or between facilities
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Position may require flexible hours before or after standard shifts, as well as overtime
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Candidates must be physically present at the facility for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
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Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
