Registered Respiratory Therapist
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Work in an acute care community hospital setting (approx. 300 beds) including ER, adult med/surg, and adult critical care units.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), high flow oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), cough assist, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV).
  • Assisting with intubations and bronchoscopies.
  • Mechanical ventilation management and in-house transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
  • Pediatric ER and pediatric care only if competency is demonstrated.
  • Continuous albuterol administration.
• Patient age group served: Infants through geriatrics (neonates preferred, but not used in level 3 NICU).
• Work setting experience required: Trauma, community hospital, ER, adult ICU.
• Preferred experience: Level I trauma center, teaching hospital, PICU, and acute care pediatric experience.
• Epic electronic charting experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Care Practitioner experience
• BLS certification
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call duties.
• 36 hours per week accepted (3x12 hour shifts).

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Important Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by the associated health system are not eligible, regardless of length of separation or duration of employment.
• Reduced rates apply for local travelers.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry search
  • National criminal search
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification
  • Criminal county and state searches (excluding NH counties; NH state police search required instead)
  • Motor vehicle background check if driving to patient homes (with specific criteria)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start (no exceptions).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Annual fit mask test required (N95 or equivalent).
• Respiratory Safety Clearance questionnaire required prior to start.
• Two current professional references within the last 3 years, including one from a supervisor.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG testing may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia testing required for certain units (details provided during onboarding).

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Tdap vaccine administered after age 19 and within the last 10 years required (titers not accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year prior to start (2-step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot accepted).
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually between October 31 and April 1.

  • Medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval.
• Hepatitis B waiver required if declining vaccine.
• Facility-specific religious and medical exemption forms required for flu and Tdap vaccines if applicable.

Documentation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo (JPEG) for badge.
• Copy of professional license (for states without paperless licensing).
• Proof of auto insurance required if driving to patient homes.
• Compliance attestation must be completed prior to clearance.
• Background and health documents must be uploaded with appropriate expiration dates to avoid expiration alerts.

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist position offers a 13-week contract in a busy acute care hospital with a day shift schedule of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week. The role requires at least 1 year of respiratory care experience, NH licensure (or pending for subcontractors), and Epic charting experience. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. First-time travelers are welcome, but prior employment with the health system disqualifies candidates.

This summary is intended for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity.