Travel Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
AHS Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
$2,446/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings, Nights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$724/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,722/week
Description
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required. Flu vaccination will be required October through April. Flu exemption applications must be received and approved by Phoenix Children s prior to starting. Anyone not vaccinated for either Flu or COVID-19 will be required to sign Declination & Masking Protocol agreements and must mask during the full respiratory virus season
This assignment will float between our three campuses Main, 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Avondale, 1665 North Avondale Boulevard, Avondale, AZ 85392 Arrowhead, 19007 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
Experience Requirements: Two (2) years experience as a licensed respiratory therapist. Minimum of two (2) year pediatric critical care experience (Critical Care and Emergency/Trauma strongly preferred). Level III or IV NICU experience strongly preferred.
Current, Active, Permanent State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership preferred. NRP preferred.
Employer
AHS Staffing
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About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Phoenix, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
- Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Phoenix, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Many furnished housing options cater to the seasonal influx of visitors and snowbirds.
- Phoenix is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
- Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Phoenix offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, from Southwestern cuisine to international flavors.
- The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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