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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Waco, Texas
Ascension Providence Hospital

$1,582-1,928/week

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

Location: Waco, Texas
Employment type: LTA
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: 06:45 - 19:15

Role Focus

HFNC
BiPAP
Ventilator management
Trachs
CPT
Vest therapy
Bronchoscopy support
MetaNeb

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
Driver's License

Onboarding / Compliance

Specialty exam required before first assignment
Core competencies required within 1 year of start
Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
Education verification required within 90 days of start
Employment verification required for the past 7 years
Criminal background check required
EPLS screening required
12-panel drug screen required within 30 days prior to start
Fit test required
MMR documentation required
Varicella documentation required
Hepatitis B documentation required
Tdap required
TB screening documentation required
Health statement or physical exam required
Influenza vaccine exemption/declination is accepted; mask use is required if exempted or declining

Facility

Ascension Providence Hospital

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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 Registered 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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