Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,923/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,923/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $720/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,203/week

Description

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Position Overview

  • Role: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Facility Type: 47-bed acute care facility
  • Patient Population: All ages
  • Shift: See shift details
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
  • Call Requirements: Not specified
  • Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no casual/unprofessional attire

Required Qualifications

  • License: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification valid in New Mexico
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Must complete New Mexico state fingerprinting and background check process (travelers may start on a 14-day waiver with supervision while results are pending)
    • Must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as a travel assignment

Additional Information

  • Trauma Level: Not applicable
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Equipment, EHR, Patient Ratios: Not specified
  • Float Requirements: Not specified
  • Personality Fit, Preferred Skills, Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Not specified

Prior Travel Experience

  • Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel assignment in New Mexico with a reputable acute care facility.

Employer

LifePoint

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,152–3,533/week
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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
  • Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
  • Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
  • Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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