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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year experience for a night shift position at a Level II trauma center with adult and pediatric intubated patient care.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based respiratory therapy unit at a Level II trauma center with interventional stroke certification and a Level III NICU serving as a regional transport resource
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, primarily adult with some pediatric intubated patients
• Manages non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, oxygen management, and patient education
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gases and draws from lines
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea systems
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 7:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and to sister campus as needed
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, primarily with adult population but including pediatric intubated patients
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• GA RRT license required
• NRP certification preferred
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in ABG interpretation and neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures
• First-time travelers accepted
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population from infants to geriatrics
• Administer a wide range of medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a Level II trauma center environment
• Slate gray scrub color required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of submission
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within assignment period
• If one or two major holidays occur during the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested
• If three major holidays occur during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Compliance documents must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing to avoid onboarding delays