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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

$1,246-1,659/week

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Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

Provide respiratory therapy including management of:
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- BiPAP
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomies (TRACHS)
- Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
- Vest therapy
- Bronchoscopy assistance (BRONCHS)
- Metaneb therapy

Required Qualifications

Licensure and Experience

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Certifications (must be current and AHA-issued where applicable)

Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Additional Notes

Some onboarding forms and attestations are completed onsite or uploaded by the agency
Post-assignment evaluations and optional surveys may be requested
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists comfortable with advanced respiratory care modalities and committed to maintaining current certifications and health requirements.

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Ascension Providence Hospital

3.9rating(42 reviews)

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Short Term Acute Care
510 beds

ADDRESS6901 Medical ParkwayWaco, TX 76712

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About Waco, TX

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Waco, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.

Transportation

Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
Growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.

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