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Certified Respiratory Therapist
Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center

$1,228-1,555/week

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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Nights, 1830 - 0700 (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will provide cardiopulmonary services following approved protocols and department policies. Responsibilities include:

Assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
Delivering medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
Maintaining airways
Ventilator management
Intubations
Performing blood gas analysis

You will provide timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients.

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience working with pediatric and neonate patients, including minimal NICU and pediatric experience
Experience in inpatient settings, including ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED) environments

Facility

Northwest Medical Center

3.0rating(34 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Northwest Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

I really liked the team work. I feel like someone is always willing to help.

Cons

Sometimes it felt a bit unorganized and the patients felt that energy too.

Aiysha H

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position Aug '25 - Nov '26

Review of Northwest Medical Center on Jan 16, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds

ADDRESS6200 North La Cholla BoulevardTucson, AZ 85741

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
A car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.

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