Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Santa Cruz, CA where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.Minimum Requirements: Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.Current California Respiratory Care license in good standing.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; diverse critical care experience desired. First-time travelers are acceptable.Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.NRP and PALS certifications required.Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system preferred.Experience in acute inpatient settings including ICU, ER, and MedSurg required. Experience with Drager V500 ventilators in ICU preferred.Ability to work scheduled weekend rotation (every other weekend) and participate in holiday rotation with permanent staff.Scrub color: black required; scrub jacket optional but must be black; undershirts must be white or black under scrub top.Assignment DetailsFacility Type: Hospital.Unit: Respiratory Therapy covering ICU, ER, and MedSurg (travelers are not expected to cover NICU).Shift Name: Days.Shift Details: Days 0600-1800 (12-hour shifts, 6:00a-6:30p noted for some shifts).Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun) for day or night shifts.Orientation: 12 hours hospital orientation plus approximately 1 week floor-specific orientation.Coverage Model: RT coverage 24/7 with hospitalist or intensivist in-house during the day and on-call at night.Caseload: Approximately 15-25 treatments per day. Typical team size: 3-6 RTs scheduled per shift.Ventilator Equipment: Drager V500 used in ICU.Charting System: Cerner.Floating: Candidate may be required to cover multiple units within the hospital as needed.Location Highlights Santa Cruz offers coastal recreation and easy access to outdoor destinations. The city sits on Monterey Bay with a historic Municipal Wharf and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk within the city limits, approximately a 5-15 minute drive from many central neighborhoods. Santa Cruz is 35 miles south of the entrance to Big Basin Redwoods State Park and about 40 miles north of Monterey, providing access to coastal drives, redwood forests, and marine activities. Downtown Santa Cruz features an urban beach town atmosphere with surfing at Steamer Lane, walking and dining along Pacific Avenue, and a regional farmers market. Commute options include Highway 1, Highway 17 to the San Jose area, and local bus transit provided by Santa Cruz Metro, supporting suburban and active lifestyle fits for clinicians seeking coastal or outdoor recreation.Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with details to confirm fit and next steps. Thank you for your time and responsiveness. EEO Statement Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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