Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$2,452/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration25 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$648/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,804/week
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
Job Summary: This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.
Education Requirements: Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of pediatric critical care experience required; Critical Care and Emergency/Trauma experience strongly preferred.
Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience is strongly preferred.
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Registered 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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