Certified Respiratory Therapist
Tucson, AZ
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,373/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Job Overview
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Employment type: Travel
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Shift: Days, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, 3x12s
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
- BLS
- ACLS
Experience Needed
- ICU experience
- General floor experience
- Emergency department experience
- Minimal NICU experience
- Minimal pediatric experience
Role Summary
- Provide cardiopulmonary services for inpatients and outpatients
- Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
- Maintain airways
- Manage ventilators
- Perform intubations
- Obtain blood gases
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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