Registered Respiratory Therapist
Glens Falls, NY
AMHS Staffing Alliance
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,825/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care410 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
recommends appropriate therapeutic plan of care. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical
thinking skills. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial
blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient
condition. Develops and/or changes plans of care based on the assessment/reassessment process
and/or changes in patient status. Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators,
following specified parameters of treatment. Performs intubation and extubation.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have 2 years experience in a hospital setting & NYS License, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS. Must know EPIC EMR.
Facility
Glens Falls Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Glens Falls Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 410 beds
Employer
AMHS Staffing Alliance
The Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance provides staffing support for the System's four member hospitals in upstate New York: Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital. Travel nursing can lead you to a contract position right to one of the hospitals in your own community with opportunities for future growth.
As an internal travel nursing agency of Albany Med Health System, the goal of the Staffing Alliance is to provide our member institutions with talented and engaged health care professionals and to provide our staff with stimulating clinical roles that meet their personal, professional, geographic, and situational needs.
Alliance staff members can perform caregiving assignments at four facilities, all within an 80-mile radius, so keep your suitcase in the closet and stay close to your family and friends! No need for travel delays, being isolated in a hotel or leaving the comforts of your home!
About Glens Falls, NY
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Glens Falls, NY here's what you should know:- Glens Falls has a cost of living slightly below the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 80°F, while winter lows can drop to 10°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and warm summers.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Glens Falls, but availability may vary.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Glens Falls is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- Glens Falls has a growing community of travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, music events, and local sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby Adirondack Mountains and Lake George.
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