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Travel Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
Fastaff Travel Nursing
4x12 hrs, Days

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration4 weeks

Description

*** Due to the large need for nurses and allied professionals during the coronavirus outbreak, many of the nursing jobs listed below have flexible start dates and assignment lengths. Even if you are unable to start on the designated Start Date, please apply and discuss your availability with a Fastaff recruiter. ***

The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated travel respiratory therapist to join our growing team of healthcare professionals.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Current and Active state licensure; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience within the past two years
  • BLS or other required credentials as designated by health care organization.
Respiratory Therapist Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders
  • Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, which includes maximizing patient's pulmonary function; alleviating pain; planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy
  • Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
  • Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
  • Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
  • Educates patients on disease prevention and lung health, on the use of inhalers, inhalation devices and other treatment regimen as appropriate.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Benefits of Being a Fastaff® Travel Nursing Employee
  • Premium pay
  • Prestigious facilities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Immediate access to the industry’s best RN recruiters and healthcare facilities
  • Fastaff will provide costs for housing during the length of your assignment, as well as airfare or mileage to and from the city of the assignment at the start and end of the assignment.
  • Group health insurance benefits
  • $10,000 Company-paid Life/ADD Insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
About Fastaff® Travel Nursing:

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaff Travel Nursing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Fastaff’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or loca

Fastaff Job ID #123622. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist RN - Travel Nurse

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Fastaff Travel Nursing

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Jess is a 10/10 recruiter. I felt secure resigning with her multiple times. She had perfect communication. She always pushed MY interests and got me the best possible contracts with the rates/shifts/time off/call shifts that worked for me. Absolutely loved working with her! My favorite recruiter to date.

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No cons

Recommends working with Fastaff Travel Nursing

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More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care. Fastaff® Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.
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About San Antonio, TX

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
Demographics
  • San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
  • It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
Things to Do
  • San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
  • The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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