Travel Contract

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Tucson, AZ
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,555/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

2% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Therapist pay in Arizona

Estimated total pay

$1,555/week

Description

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts of 12 hours)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will provide cardiopulmonary services following approved protocols and department policies. Responsibilities include:

Assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
Delivering medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
Maintaining airways
Ventilator management
Intubations
Blood gas analysis

You will provide timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients. Experience is required in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED). Minimal NICU and pediatric experience is needed to cover the ED.

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential with a minimum of 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED) settings
Experience working with pediatric and neonate patients, with minimal NICU and pediatric experience required to cover the ED

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Employer

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$560–5,040/week

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
A car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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