Deliver prescribed respiratory care and manage ventilator settings across Medical/Surgical, Emergency, and Birthing Center units. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor patient status and provide essential respiratory therapies.
Requirements summary
Requires an active Vermont state license, NBRC credential (RRT or CRT), and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Candidates must have at least 2 years of clinical experience, recent NICU experience, and proficiency with Epic EHR.
professional certificatePatient AssessmentPatient EducationInfection ControlRespiratory CareVentilator ManagementEpic EHRArterial Blood Gas AnalysisNICU CareChest PhysiotherapyAirway Clearance TechniquesOxygen Delivery SystemsNebulized Medication Administration
Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies (nebulized meds, oxygen, chest therapy, airway clearance techniques) and adjust equipment per physician orders and unit protocols.
Manage ventilator support and monitoring, adjust settings as directed, and document patient responses and changes.
Perform bedside assessment and treatment for patients across assigned units, including M/S, ED, and Birthing Center, with a wide age range from neonate to geriatric.
Obtain and interpret ABGs as ordered; communicate results and recommendations to the care team.
Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, ensure patient safety, and document care in the electronic health record (Epic).
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists during rounds; participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate.
Support unit operations and quality/safety initiatives; provide orientation or mentorship as needed and applicable.
Requirements
Vermont license as a respiratory care practitioner (RCP) and NBRC certification (RRT) or eligible to sit for the NBRC written exam.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP; PALS may be required or preferred.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy specialty.
NICU experience within the last year; experience caring for patients across ICU and ED settings.
Epic experience within the past 2 years.
Benefits
Extension Opportunities
Onboarding Support
Credentialing Assistance
24/7 Recruiter And Travel Support
Dedicated Support Throughout Assignment
Floating to M/S, ED, and Birthing Center units as needed; ability to care for patients aged 0–100+ years.
Must be able to work in a hospital setting with variable patient acuity and maintain professional appearance and standards.
Benefits
and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
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Nationwide travel opportunities and a range of assignment options
Potential extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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