5 Nevada Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
100
Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
Must have recent critical care experience.
Prior travel experience of one 13-week assignment required.
PICU and NICU experience required.
Unit Details:
Respiratory therapists primarily work with patients in critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care.
Respiratory therapists assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families.
Respiratory therapists may initiate or modify a patient's plan of care under predetermined provider protocols.
Under protocol, respiratory therapists may initiate, refine, transition, discontinue, and restart therapy as the patient's condition dictates.
Respiratory care may be provided at a secondary care site.
This position provides direct patient care.
The volume and pace required to work here are that of a Level 1 trauma center.
Shift & Scheduling:
Days of the week rotate.
Schedule varies based on department needs.
Weekends may be included in the schedule.
May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during the schedule period.
Call requirements will be discussed during the interview.
Floating Requirements:
Travelers may be required to float to the needs of the organization up to their competency level.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nevada
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.