Respiratory Therapist - Registered - Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Assignment

Duration: 13 Weeks
Location: 2220 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Schedule: Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care in a pediatric Level I trauma facility. The therapist will work across PICU, NICU, Emergency Department, ICU, and general pediatric units, delivering advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor pediatric and neonatal patients requiring respiratory therapy.
• Provide respiratory care in the PICU, NICU, Emergency Department, ICU, and general pediatric care units.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, and emergency respiratory interventions.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.
• Accurately document patient care and treatments using Epic EMR.
• Float to assigned units as needed based on departmental staffing requirements.
• Work 12-hour day shifts, including every other weekend.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Pediatric respiratory therapy experience required.
• Extensive critical care experience in:
  • PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
  • NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
  • Emergency Department (ED)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care License at the time of submission.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to float to appropriate pediatric care areas.
• No on-call requirements.

Facility Requirements

• EMR: Epic
• Flu vaccination is required for the current flu season (no medical or religious exemptions accepted during flu season).
• Nicotine-free facility – nicotine screening is required along with the pre-employment drug screen.
• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted with the application.