Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,997 per week in Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:30 - 07:00) Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: RRT required Certifications: BLS, PALS preferred Must-Have: NO first-time travelers, Epic required Description: 13-week assignment. Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required. Experience working in the Emergency Department and Adult ICU is required. BLS and RRT certifications are required. PALS certification is preferred. Candidates must have experience with areas including Floors, Emergency Department, ICU, Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Department, and PACU. Treatments include MDI, nebulizers, arterial blood gases, bedside pulmonary function tests, negative inspiratory force measurements, volume control, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy with manual devices or vest, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy. Other duties include transporting patients. This role requires a day of didactics and two days of orientation covering various areas. Call and float are required. Travelers should not have a history of blocked scheduling as this will not be accommodated. Experience working in diverse age groups, including neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, is essential. The role includes critical care experience, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and assisting with intubation. Patient care will encompass a variety of diagnoses across multiple settings.