Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist

**Job Description: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU Experience Preferred** **Position Overview:** We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Travel Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position. This role is based in a 240-bed facility with a focus on providing exceptional respiratory care in critical care areas, including NICU and ICU. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in advanced respiratory therapy techniques and a passion for patient-centered care. **Shift Details:** - **Shift:** 6 AM - 6 PM - **Contract Length:** 13 weeks (91 days) - **Guaranteed Hours:** 36-40 hours per week **Unit Information:** - **Department:** Respiratory Therapy - **Number of Staff:** 15 - **Patient Ratios:** 30-40 patients on average per shift - **Equipment Used:** PB 840 ventilators, Meditech EMR **Key Responsibilities:** - Administer a variety of respiratory treatments and therapies to patients in NICU and ICU. - Set up and manage ventilators, ensuring optimal patient support. - Assist in intubation procedures as necessary. - Conduct Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) assessments. - Provide education to patients and staff regarding respiratory health and therapies. - Engage in all respiratory therapy practices across emergency, pediatric, and medical-surgical units. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Active Respiratory Therapist license. - ACLS and BLS certifications required. - NICU experience preferred. - Strong teamwork and collaborative skills are essential. **Preferred Qualifications:** - NRP and PALS certifications are highly desirable. **Why Join Us?** - We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work-life balance. - Our Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in patient care, particularly in critical care settings. - Work in a team-oriented environment with low turnover rates, ensuring stability and support for staff members. - Opportunity to work with advanced technologies and treatment modalities in a dynamic healthcare setting. **At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:** - **Health & Retirement Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more. - **Complimentary Onboarding:** We pay your way through onboarding including physicals, TITERS, and more. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will help schedule your appointments. - **On-Call Support:** 24/7 on-call support with an experienced team available for immediate clinical direction. - **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** Eligible employees can participate in our 401k plan, with a 4% company match for those who contribute at least 5%. - **Recruiter Matching:** You will be paired with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there’s so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why: - SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019 - SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023 - Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 - Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics - Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!