Travel Respiratory Therapist
Saratoga Springs, NY
AMHS Staffing Alliance
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,717/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care207 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
Saratoga Hospital
6 nurses recommend working with Saratoga Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 207 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 Saratoga Springs, NY
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saratoga Springs, NY here's what you should know:- Saratoga Springs has a cost of living slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can dip to 10-20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary based on the season and demand.
- The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding nature.
- Saratoga Springs is a popular location for travel nurses.
- Saratoga Springs offers a variety of activities including horse racing, visiting mineral springs, exploring parks, enjoying the arts, and dining at outstanding restaurants.
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