Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care
Macon, GA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Macon, Georgia

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract Length: 11 weeks
• Floating: Within hospital and to a nearby hospital as needed
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Unit Information

• Critical care skills required, including:

  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • Arterial line insertion
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credentials are NOT accepted
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Critical care skills, including intubation, airway management, and arterial line insertion

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final manager approval
• Prior travel experience is NOT required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.