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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

$1,877-2,759/week

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Certification details

BLS (AHA)
PALS (AHA)
NRP (AHA) - Must be Advanced; Essential no longer accepted.
California RCP License
RRT national credential

Job details

*Experience must be from a dedicated children's facility, not a general or adult facility with experience from a peds unit*
*Seeking strong pediatric ICU skill set; therapists who can jump in and work across at least two of the three ICUs including a Level IV NICU, Level I PICU, and/or the Cardiothoracic ICU*
*Named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation by U.S News & World Report*

Job requirements

California RCP License in hand
RRT national credential required; RRT-NPS preferred
2 years' of recent pediatric ICU experience from a children's hospital
Experience with trachs and vents, suctioning, and oxygen. No specialty or blood gases needed.

Schedule information

4x12 Days
Weekend shifts per contract: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. It will be 2 full weekends in a 4-week schedule block.
Scheduling blocks are 4 weeks long. They try to schedule staff and travelers every other weekend off, if possible, but not guaranteed. Day shift weekends are considered Saturdays and Sundays
RTO: 6 days max. All RTO required up front, no exceptions
*Must be available to work 2 out of 3 holidays

Additional Details

Valid photo ID required on first day

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Childrens
401 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

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Cost of Living

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Common health issues may include allergies due to the Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast.
San Diego has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and desirable location.

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