Adult ICU Respiratory Therapist
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: Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital, 607 beds, nationally recognized tertiary care center
• Unit: Adult ICU with some NICU preferred experience
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (6am-6:30pm or 6pm-6:30am), 3 days per week
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month; holiday rotation required
• Orientation: 2 days on regular floor with skills validation
• EMR: Cerner experience required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience in Respiratory Therapy (higher requirement applies)
• Licenses/Certifications:

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

  • Must be proficient with at least one ventilator: Servo I, Jets, Oscillators
  • Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies
  • Responsible for all ABGs
  • Run all vents, BiPAP V60, and CPAP
• Additional Requirements:

  • Level 1 Trauma and teaching experience required
  • Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (implied for this facility)
  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance for certain units (ICU, ER, Cath Lab, etc.)
  • Must be a team player with strong time management and communication skills
  • Must have own vehicle for travel teams

Work Environment & Policies

• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Black scrubs required
• Assigned parking with shuttle to facility; night shift parking in garage
• No floating to outpatient areas; assigned to specific area per day
• Lead respiratory therapist on duty every shift
• High acuity environment with nursing students present (teaching hospital)
• Pharmacy coverage 24/7
• Candidates cannot work two contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with strong ICU skills, Arizona licensure, and prior travel experience, seeking a minimum 13-week contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.