Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salt Lake City, UT
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,828/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,828/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Number of Beds: 317
Number of Staff: 27
Shift for Traveler: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM (Night Shift)
Respiratory Therapist Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4-5 RTs
- Night Shift: 3 RTs
Patient Ratios: No set ratios
Equipment Used: Ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP
EMR System: EPIC
On Call Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Typical Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Required Certifications & Licenses

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
NICU experience (e.g., attending deliveries, intubation, ventilator management)

Typical Procedures

Ventilator and non-invasive ventilator patient monitoring
Breathing treatments
Arterial blood gas collection

Floating Areas

ICU
PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
ED (Emergency Department)
Medical floors
NICU (if possible)

Personality Fit

Works well with others
Teachable and hardworking

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Additional Notes

Scrub color: Pewter
No prior travel experience explicitly required for this role

Employer

PRIDE Health

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49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Rose Cano is the BEST recruiter. Always there for me me and answers all my questions, promptly. Lucky to have her.

Cons

I haven’t had an issue yet.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Salt Lake City, UT

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.

Transportation

Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.

Demographics

Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.

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