Registered Respiratory Therapist
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
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Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours, with rotating weekends
Call Requirements: None
Job Description
Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in critical care, ICU, trauma, rapid response, and stroke teams. The position involves working in a level III trauma center with a diverse patient population ranging from newborn to geriatric. Occasional general pediatric care is required.
Unit Information
- Department: Respiratory Care Services
- Trauma Level: 3
- Number of Beds: 194
- Patient Population: Newborn to Geriatric
- Equipment Used: PB980, Vapotherm, Parapac, Resperonics BiPAP V60, Fischer Paykel Bubble CPAP, Opti-Flow
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Mexico
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS
- Education: Associate’s degree (2 years) in Respiratory Therapy
Additional Information
- No float requirements
- Must pass area-specific competency exam and skills checklist
- Pediatric experience is mandatory
Location Highlights
Farmington is located in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and access to multiple national parks. The community is affordable and friendly, ideal for travelers seeking both professional and recreational opportunities.
Facility
San Juan Regional Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with San Juan Regional Medical Center
Pros
Friendly place to work.
Cons
Cost living.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 184 beds
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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