Local Contract

Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$47-51/hour

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$47-51/hour

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Charleston, West Virginia
Based at a women’s and children’s hospital
13-week assignment
Night shift: 3x12, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Weekdays with some weekends
Float as needed, including to sister facilities
Orientations are every other Monday

Clinical Focus

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Needs some Peds / NICU experience
Types of cases: Critical Care, General Care, Adults and/or Peds

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in West Virginia
Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Experience working with Adult or Pediatric patients
Experience working with Neonate or Pediatric patients
Experience with pediatric and neonatal intensive care
Experience with critical care
Valid Driver’s License
Social Security Card
1 reference from a Manager, Supervisor, or Charge Nurse from a facility worked within 1 year of start

Preferred Qualifications

None stated

Schedule and Assignment Details

Weekend work required
On-call not required
Open to block scheduling, but not guaranteed
72–80 guaranteed hours per pay period
Local candidates considered within a 75–100 mile radius

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

RTO must be submitted two weeks prior to the next schedule and approved by the manager
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Annual fit testing required
Negative TB test within 3 months of start
Drug screen within 30 days of start
Flu vaccination or approved exemption required
COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory
Tdap required
Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity/vaccination requirements apply
Annual skills checklist required for the specialty

Facility Notes

Short-term acute care hospital
Level IV trauma center
Major teaching hospital
838 staffed beds
Cerner charting
Scrubs provided
Free parking for travelers

Employer

Host Healthcare

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266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About Charleston, WV

As a travel nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.

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