Travel Contract

Certified Respiratory Therapist
Tucson, AZ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,446/week
Posted 13 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,446/week

Description

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Days, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (3x12 hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • Provide cardiopulmonary services as a registered or certified Respiratory Therapist.
  • Follow approved protocols and department policies to deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to inpatients and outpatients.
  • Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas.
  • Maintain airways, manage ventilators, perform intubations, and handle blood gases.
  • Work primarily in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED).
  • Minimal NICU and Pediatrics experience required, mainly to cover ED needs.

Requirements

  • Certification: Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy, including ICU, general floors, and ED.
  • Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required).

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least 1 year of experience looking for a travel assignment in Arizona with a 13-week contract.

Employer

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare

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HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
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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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