Registered Respiratory Therapist
Georgetown, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy (Travel)

Location:
Georgetown, Kentucky

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (CRT or RRT)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Weekend Nights
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 36
• Number of Openings: 1
• Unit: Trauma
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Population: Med Surg (22 beds), ICU (6 beds)
• Patient Ratios: 2 therapists
• Equipment Used: V60 BiPaps, GE Carescape ventilators
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification (state-specific)
• Education: CRT or RRT
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1+ year in Respiratory Therapy specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Skills:

  • Experience with ventilators and BiPAP devices
• Personality Fit: Motivated, self-driven, proactive

Additional Information

• Orientation: Weekly on Mondays
• Travel Distance: Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
• Dress Code: Black scrubs required; certain attire may be unacceptable (not specified)
• Facility Profile:

  • 75-bed acute care hospital
  • Offers inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency, and diagnostic services
  • Focus on community health and quality care close to home

This role is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least one year of experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive hospital environment with a focus on trauma and critical care.