Respiratory Therapist
Gunnison, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,352/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights, Rotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Overview
- Contract role in Gunnison, Colorado
- 13-week assignment
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends
- Early shifts start at 6:00am to 6:30pm
- 2 on-call shifts per week
Role Summary
- Provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Work under the direction of ordering physicians and the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director
- Support adult, pediatric, and newborn respiratory care
- Assist with orientation and training of new clinical staff
- Participate in community education and development
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited respiratory care program
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
- Respiratory Therapist (5 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Experience working with Neonate patients
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- 5 years of newborn/NICU experience
- 3 years of acute Respiratory Care medicine experience including General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, and Newborn Stabilization
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- NBRC
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
- Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Additional Notes
- Working knowledge of Pulmonary Function Studies and testing is part of the role
- Rural Gunnison does not have public transportation, so reliable transportation is needed
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Gunnison, CO
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Gunnison, CO here's what you should know:- Gunnison's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 0-10°F.
- Expect plenty of snow in the winter months.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options can be found through local property management companies and online rental platforms.
- Gunnison is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- A vehicle is recommended for getting around the area.
- The population is relatively small and predominantly White.
- The age range is diverse, with a mix of young outdoor enthusiasts and older residents.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the town's elevation.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
- Gunnison offers an array of outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fly-fishing, and skiing in nearby Crested Butte.
- The town also has an eclectic dining scene, coffee shops, galleries, and boutiques to explore.
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