Registered Respiratory Therapist in Leesburg, GA

A well-established hospital in Southwestern Georgia is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team for a 17-week contract. You'll be working 7p-7a shifts, primarily in ICU and ER settings, providing expert care to a diverse patient population from pediatrics through adults.

Schedule:

• Night shifts, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• Work on either a Monday–Thursday or Friday–Sunday team (hours specified in advance)
• Holidays are rotated in with permanent staff; expect to work every other holiday

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Georgia state respiratory therapy license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (NRP required if covering NICU)
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including 1 completed travel contract
• At least 1 year in a 300+ bed facility; critical care experience essential
• Strict 75-mile radius rule applies
• Strong comfort level with intubating patients and high, heavy workloads
• Recent experience in ICU/ER preferred
• Must be able to work ventilators (Servo U and I models), perform ABG collection, manage airways, and participate in emergency response
• Proficiency in Meditech EMR

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full spectrum of respiratory therapy, including nebs, airway management, vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator management, and bronchs
• Serve as primary intubator during codes until hospitalist or intensivist arrives
• Manage 13-15 patients per shift, averaging 550 treatment minutes per night
• Conduct and interpret bedside PFTs, blood gases, and participate in vent rounds
• Floating between adult, pediatric, and occasionally NICU patients (as assigned)
• Participate in structured floor and ICU orientation

Additional Details:

• Scrub color: Ceil blue (with matching jacket)
• Charge and clinical coordinator oversight present on shift
• No call required

This is an ideal opportunity for confident, adaptable therapists ready to make an impact in a highly collaborative, fast-paced critical care environment. Take the next step in your career and submit your application today!