Travel Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, GA
BHS Workforce
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist – Nights (4×12 or 3×12 available)

Location: Columbus, GA Start Date: 08/03/2026 Contract Length: 24 weeks 

About the Assignment

This is a high‑acuity environment featuring Level II trauma, interventional stroke certification, and a Level III NICU that serves as the regional transport resource. Travelers will primarily work adult critical care but must be comfortable caring for pediatric intubated patients when needed.

Shift & Schedule

• Night Shift: 4×12‑hour (18:30–07:00)
• Option: 3×12s available — note preference at submission
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Float: Yes — within main campus + sister campus
• Call: None
• Scrubs: Slate Gray

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year RRT experience
• First‑time travelers accepted
• Trauma experience required
• Comfortable with infants → geriatrics (primarily adult RRT)

Certifications Required

• GA RRT License
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage non‑invasive ventilation, conventional ventilation, oxygen therapy
• Perform arterial lines, ABGs, capillary blood gases, and line draws
• Conduct aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, and patient education
• Complete bedside pulmonary function tests (spirometry preferred)
• Assist with ventilator troubleshooting, high‑pressure alarms, and weaning
• Support trauma cases and rapid response needs

Equipment & Systems

• Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Ventilators: Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, Viasys Avea

RTO & Blackout Policy

• Max RTO: 7 days
• Night Shift Blackouts:
  • June: Total blackout
  • July 5–31
  • August 1–2
• Holiday Requirements:
  • If 1–2 major holidays fall in assignment → traveler works both
  • If 3 holidays fall → traveler works 2
  • Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Late compliance → start pushed 2 weeks due to bi‑weekly orientation
• Orientation: 48 hours (non‑billable; varies by contract length)
• Modules completed during orientation

Additional Notes

• COVID‑19 Vaccine: Not required
• Flu Vaccine: Unknown
• Locals: Accepted at same rate
• Traveler must clock in/out via Kronos