Respiratory Therapist ICU/NICU
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Respiratory Therapy Travel Job - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Facility Type: Large teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, 607 beds, nationally recognized tertiary care center with lung, liver, and kidney transplant specialties; associated with a top neuro institute.
• Unit: Adult ICU and NICU (preferred experience)
• Shift:

  • 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
  • 3 shifts per week
  • Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month
  • Holiday rotation required
• Orientation: 2 days on regular floor with skills validation
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT) license (must have in hand)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC (required)
  • BLS Certification (required)
  • NRP required if working with NICU patients
  • ACLS preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience in Respiratory Therapy (higher years of experience required)
  • Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
  • Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU roles
• Clinical Skills:

  • Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies
  • Proficient with at least one ventilator: Servo I, Jets, Oscillators
  • Experience running all vents, BiPAP V60, and CPAP
  • Responsible for all ABGs
  • Respond to Clinical Response Team calls as lead on duty every shift
• EMR: Cerner experience required
• Other:

  • Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Must have own vehicle for travel teams
  • Cannot hold two contracts simultaneously with this employer
  • Must have been off permanent staff at this system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
  • No contracts shorter than 13 weeks accepted
  • No 48-hour contracts

Work Environment

• High acuity, fast-paced, team-oriented
• Assigned to specific areas daily, no floating to outpatient areas
• Pharmacy coverage 24/7
• Parking assigned with shuttle service or garage for night shift
• Teaching hospital with nursing students present

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with strong ICU backgrounds, who are comfortable working in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital and meet the licensing and certification requirements for Arizona. Prior travel experience is required for certain units.