Registered Respiratory Therapist (ICU/ED)
Fort Worth, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel RRT Opportunity - Fort Worth, TX

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Fort Worth, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Requirements: None

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in hospital respiratory therapy
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Required Skills:

  • ICU experience
  • NICU experience preferred
  • Emergency Department (ED) experience
  • Ability to draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Servo I ventilator
  • Experience with I-Stat devices

Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification

Unit & Procedures

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Procedures performed:

  • ABGs
  • Assisting with intubation
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Metaneb therapy
  • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
  • Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
• Patient Population: All age ranges, with emphasis on NICU patients

Additional Requirements & Guidelines

• Dress Code:

  • Black scrubs required (must be purchased)
  • Clean, healthy nails (no artificial nails, gels, etc.)
  • Neat and clean hair; shoulder-length or longer hair must be pulled back in the lab
  • Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
  • Tattoos should be covered when possible
  • Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited (e.g., nose rings, tongue rings)

• Workplace Policies:

  • Company-wide attendance policy applies
  • Floating guidelines in effect

Summary

This travel RRT position in Fort Worth requires a minimum of 2 years hospital experience with ICU and ED exposure, NICU experience preferred. Candidates must hold RRT certification and relevant life support certifications. The role involves night shifts with every other weekend work, no call, and requires strong clinical skills including ABG draws and ventilator management.