Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sitka, AK
Supplemental Health Care
4x10 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,044/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Benefits start day 1
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Discount program
- Health savings account
Description
Job Description:
Supplemental Health Care has been named Best in Staffing based on real feedback from our working healthcare professionals, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be a partner to every person we work with. For our Respiratory Therapists, that means experienced support from our dedicated recruiters to assist you in every step of finding your next job. We’re currently hiring in Sitka, Alaska to support a hospital in need of Registered Respiratory Therapists.
RRT Contract Details:
- $2,002 – $2,044 per week*
- 13-week contract with possibility of extension
- AM shifts available
- Duties will include but are not limited to respiratory care services to individual patients and their families by the application of the clinical process in assessing, care planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating the care given.
- RRT will respond to medical emergencies throughout the facility and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- *Estimated weekly payment may include both taxable wages and tax-free reimbursements for meals, housing, and incidentals. Please speak with a recruiter for details.
If you’d like more detail on this Respiratory Therapist assignment or are ready to get started with the placement process, please apply online now. Our team is standing by to respond as quickly as possible.
Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
- Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
- Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
- SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.
Requirements:
- Must be a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
- 1-2 years minimum acute care experience
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- from the American Heart Association required
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to handle a multi-task environment
- Basic PC skills such as Windows NT and computerized respiratory equipment
Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192, Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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Employer
Supplemental Health Care
5 nurses recommend working with Supplemental Health Care
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
About Sitka, AK
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Sitka, AK here's what you should know:- Sitka's cost of living is higher than the national average due to its remote location, with housing and groceries being particularly expensive.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 57°F to 63°F, while winter lows range from 28°F to 35°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Sitka due to its remote location, but options may be available through local real estate agencies or online platforms.
- Sitka is not very car-friendly, as the town is relatively small and walkable.
- Public transportation options are limited, but biking and walking are popular due to the compact size of the town.
- Sitka has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and Asian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, dark winters.
- Sitka has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Sitka offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- There are also local restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries showcasing Native Alaskan art, and occasional music and cultural events.
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