Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1790 per week.
Trusted HealthTrusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Experience:
• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
Requirements:
• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <75 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.
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.
Additional Details:
Required Credentials:
Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)-approved respiratory program required.
NRP may be required for certain facilities.
Maryland licensure is required, in addition to New York licensure.
Unit Details:
Provides respiratory therapy services and life support by prescription to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system across all patient populations and patient service areas.
Assesses patient condition by reviewing prescriptions and patient information and measuring arterial blood gases; determines treatment type and duration, medication dosages, inhalant administration methods, precautions, and modifications compatible with physician orders.
Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators; administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safe and efficient function and adjusts treatment parameters including volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature.
Monitors physiological responses including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes during therapy.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage, assists patients with breathing exercises, and performs pulmonary function tests for use by a physician in diagnosis.
Consults with a physician in the event of adverse reactions.
Maintains patient charts containing pertinent identification and therapy information.
Assists with transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to all code situations.
14 days maximum time off
2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 2 years
Proof of identification required
Certifications:
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Skills Checklist: Yes
- References: Yes
- Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel
- Nurse/Patient: – –
- Shift Type: Variable
- Contract Date: 2026-11-15
- Expected Length: 6 weeks
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Shifts per Week: 3