Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 09/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Title: Respiratory Therapist
Shift: Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Key Responsibilities - Deliver prescribed respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulization.
- Perform chest physiotherapy, secretion clearance, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal), and tracheostomy care (insertion, removal, and maintenance).
- Conduct diagnostic and monitoring procedures: oximetry, capnography, 12-lead EKGs, pulmonary function testing (NIF, VC), arterial punctures, and chest x-ray reviews.
- Assist with specialized procedures: bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and PleurX catheter drainage.
- Manage and troubleshoot ventilatory equipment, ensuring preventative maintenance and repair when needed.
- Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory care, equipment use, and discharge planning.
- Participate in emergency response, including endotracheal intubation and CPR per BLS and ACLS protocols.
- Document patient assessments, treatments, outcomes, and billing accurately in medical records.
- Maintain compliance with hospital, laboratory, and safety policies, including all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing requirements.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals during patient care and shift handoffs.
Qualifications - Licensed Respiratory Therapist (active and in good standing)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care hospital or trauma setting preferred
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive therapies, and critical care procedures
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in high-acuity environments
About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- License and certification reimbursement
- Dental benefits