Travel Respiratory Therapist
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital
• Hospital System: HCA Healthcare
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Care Department
• Number of Beds: 209
• Number of Staff: 23

  • Day Shift: Targeted at 1 manager, 4 therapists
  • Night Shift: Targeted at 3 therapists
• Patient Ratios: Varies depending on census and acuity
• Type of Equipment: PB 980, 840, Respironics V60
• EMR System: Meditech

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• Must Have:

  • 2 years of critical care experience

Preferred Skills

• Post-operative CV surgery experience

Typical Procedures

• General respiratory floor therapy including assessment-driven protocols
• 18 bed mixed ICU

Personality Fit

• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Positive patient-centered attitude

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Information

• Floating Areas: Cover all areas of the hospital
• Dress Code: Scrub color/attire not specified
• Weekends and On-Call: Every other weekend; no call requirement