Details
Client Name
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job ID
37639645
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Weekly Pay
$1598.0
Shift Details
Shift
Nights - 3 x 12
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
08/17/2026
End Date
11/09/2026
Duration
12 Week(s)
Job Description
Title
Respiratory Therapist - Travel
Schedule
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- Floating: Yes - within facility and possibly to nearby campus
Assignment Details
- Contract Length: Not specified
- Guaranteed Hours: Not specified
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a therapist
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, RRT OR CRTT with conditions
- Experience with trauma Level I/II preferred
- Must have experience with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication system
- Core clinical skills:
- ABG interpretation
- Mechanical ventilation: weaning, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, extubation support
- Noninvasive support: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, flow-by
- Airway management: suctioning, airway management, trach care
- Aerosol/nebulizer therapy and bronchodilator therapies
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to patients across various age groups, including neonates, adults, and geriatrics.
- Administer therapeutic procedures according to established protocols.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor and assess patient responses to respiratory therapies and adjust treatments as necessary.
- Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory therapies and care.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation in compliance with facility standards.
Compliance / Notes
- Orientation: 36 hours, number of non-billable hours may vary by contract length.
- RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum 7 days per contract; RTO blackout during specific periods.
- Holiday coverage: Expected to work major holidays during assignment.
- Full compliance required to start on time; onboarding items must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
Client Details
Address
1350 Walton Way
City
Augusta
State
GA
Zip Code
30901
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