Respiratory Therapist
Yuma, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,981/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
Location
Yuma, Arizona
Contract
13 weeks
Schedule
- Nights
- 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Start date is not flexible
- Every other weekend
- Works 2 of 3 major holidays
Required Qualifications
- Arizona RRT license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist verification
- Does not accept CRT
- 2 years of experience is acceptable
- First-time travelers are accepted
Clinical Setting
- Inpatient care
- Freestanding emergency department float coverage
- May also cover adults, pediatrics, and neonates if NICU-trained
Key Responsibilities
- Draw and analyze ABGs
- Provide respiratory treatments
- Manage ventilator settings
- Assist with intubation
Additional Details
- May float to a freestanding emergency department about 15 minutes away
- May be placed on low census
- Black scrubs required
- Unit orientation includes one NEO day, one ED day, one ICU day, and one floor day
- Additional NICU orientation day if NICU experience is present
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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 Yuma, AZ
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:- Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
- Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
- There are options for furnished apartments and houses.
- Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
- Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
- The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
- Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.
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