Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Carlsbad, NM

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Rotating

Location

Carlsbad, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Rotating Days/Nights (5:30 AM–6:00 PM / 5:30 PM–6:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management, ensuring proper patient response and safety
• Conduct patient assessments, correlate care with patient needs, and monitor responses to respiratory treatments including pharmacological interventions
• Perform and document Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly
• Follow respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures
• Manage ventilator settings and airway maintenance to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures including intubations, insertion of arterial lines, pulmonary function studies, and cardiac and pulmonary stress tests

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care required
• Active New Mexico (NM) Respiratory Therapy license required
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required (must be willing to obtain NRP before or immediately after start if not already held)
• Pediatric and neonatal experience required
• Experience with MedHost EMR preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with MedHost EMR system
• Experience providing both inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary services
• Strong documentation and clinical reporting skills in a fast-paced acute care environment

Why Join Us

• No call required and no floating required, allowing you to focus entirely on your assigned unit and patient population
• Immediate start available for a 13-week contract with a clear, structured rotating schedule