Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montgomery, AL
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Travel Contract
 

Facility: Baptist Health – Baptist Medical Center South
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Shift: Nights – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week
Contract: 13 Weeks
Trauma Level: Level II
Facility Size: 492 Beds
NICU: Level III
 

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a travel assignment at a Level III NICU and acute care facility. The therapist will provide respiratory care to adult and neonatal patients and must be comfortable working independently in a Level III NICU.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience.
• RRT preferred; CRT candidates considered with at least 2 years of experience.
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic experience.
• Previous adult general and critical care experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a Level III NICU.
• NICU ground transport experience preferred.
• Cerner or Epic charting experience required.

Required Certifications

• BLS – Required.
• NRP – Required.
• ACLS – Preferred.
• APLS – Preferred.

Required Clinical Skills

• Adult general and critical respiratory care.
• Level III NICU respiratory care.
• Neonatal ground transports.
• Nitric Oxide administration.
• Mechanical ventilation management.
• Neonatal respiratory support.

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: Cerner
• Ventilators: PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV and Airvo.
• Oscillator: 3100A.
• Monitors: Spacelabs.
• Medication dispensing: Omnicell.

Scheduling & Facility Information

• Every other weekend required.
• Voluntary on-call.
• Travelers may float to similar units/patient care locations.
• NICU therapists will also provide adult respiratory care.
• Orientation: 24 hours classroom and 24 hours on-unit for new travelers.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
• Parking: Free parking deck.
• Holiday requirement: One major and one minor seasonal holiday.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience and EMR requirements.
• RTO requests are subject to facility approval and blackout dates.
• Candidate's exact years of Level III NICU experience must be documented in the offer email.