Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Fort Thomas, KY
Compensation
$1,570.00 - 1,680.00/week
Hospital RRT Details
Location
Address : Fort Thomas, KY, 41075
Job Description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Hospital Night Shift in Fort Thomas, KY
Join a hospital-based travel respiratory therapy job in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and provide critical patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting. We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support a collaborative clinical team, deliver advanced respiratory care, and help improve patient outcomes during the night shift. Fort Thomas offers a welcoming Northern Kentucky community with easy access to the Cincinnati metro area, local parks, dining, and everyday amenities.
Job Details
- Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: Night shift
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: Approximately 6.4 hours per shift (6:30 PM to 1:30 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 32
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570-$1,680
- Location: Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital, inpatient, or acute care setting
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and eligibility to practice in Kentucky
- Strong knowledge of ventilator management, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent patient care standards
- Comfortable working night shift in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to perform CPR in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive respiratory care and transport support for patients entering and leaving the facility as medically prescribed
- Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings
- Administer physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen devices, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer therapy
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and arterial punctures according to policy
- Monitor oxygenation and ventilation using oximetry, capnography, and other approved assessment methods
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures and support mechanical ventilation management
- Complete documentation accurately, including patient response, pre- and post-assessments, and respiratory care records
- Communicate effectively with physicians and care teams during rounds and shift handoff
- Maintain equipment checks, support preventative maintenance, and help ensure safe operation of respiratory devices
- Provide patient education related to treatments, tests, and home-care instructions when appropriate
Apply now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career with this travel RRT opportunity in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.