Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hickory, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,814/week

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Overview

Estimated total pay

$1,814/week

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Facility Department: Respiratory Therapy
Number of Openings: 5
Shift: 3 day shifts (7a-7p), 2 night shifts (7p-7a)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Alternating
Call Requirements: Possible
Patient Population: All (geriatric, adult, pediatric)
Equipment Used: Ventilators (Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 & MR-1), Bipaps (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers
Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
BLS certification
ACLS certification
PALS certification
NRP certification
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Orientation: Bi-Weekly
Unit: 1st Floor/Respiratory Therapy
Trauma Level: None
Float Requirements: No
Patient Ratios: Undetermined
Personality Fit: Must be willing to work in a team environment and able to function independently
Dress Code: Scrubs preferred in gray/black or any solid color; no prints

This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment with a full range of respiratory diagnoses and treatments.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,152–4,665/week

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Demographics

Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.

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