Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,782 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, including intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining treatment procedures and equipment, and providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments while operating various ventilatory equipment, oxygen, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning of patients.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography, and review patients' chest x-rays for further evaluation.
• Assist with procedures related to respiratory care including Bronchoscopy and Chest Tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care and arterial puncture following established policies.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately on respiratory care records.
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding therapy efficiency and patient status.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Virginia license required.
• Experience in performing routine respiratory procedures.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #34634089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00

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