Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with trauma and teaching hospital experience for a day shift position at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Therapy department within a Level II trauma center with interventional stroke certification and a Level III NICU serving as the regional transport resource
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, primarily adult with pediatric intubated patients as needed
• Manages non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, oxygen management, and patient education
• Performs arterial lines, arterial blood gases, capillary blood gases, and blood draws from lines
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and to sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea systems
• Slate gray scrubs required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma experience required, Level II trauma experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT
• GA state license required (license required if applicable)
• NRP certification preferred
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Experience with pediatric critical care preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care services across adult and pediatric intubated patient populations
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity trauma and stroke center environment
• Support the NICU as a regional transport resource
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within assignment period, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• If three major holidays fall within the assignment, coverage of two holidays is expected
• Compliance documentation must be completed promptly to avoid start date delays due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Returning employees or travelers must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before reapplying as a traveler