Registered Respiratory Therapist – ECMO Specialist | Travel Contract - RRT 26-03693

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist | Travel Contract
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed (may be discussed with manager)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ECMO Specialist to support a high-acuity, adult critical care environment. This role requires hands-on experience managing ECMO systems and delivering advanced respiratory care to critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) systems
• Provide advanced respiratory care in adult critical care settings
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory medications using various delivery systems
• Manage oxygen therapy including HFNC, trach collar, and ventilator support
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions such as ARDS, pneumonia, COVID, and post-bronchoscopy care
• Perform arterial punctures and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Troubleshoot ventilators and assist in weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Support interdepartmental and transport ventilation needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (Excellian/Epic)
• Float to other units as needed based on competency

Requirements

• Active RRT certification and state license (must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
• Minimum 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience (required)
• Adult critical care experience required
• Arterial puncture experience required

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• RRT Credential

Clinical Skills Required

• ECMO management and protocol-driven care
• Airway management: ET tube, tracheostomy, suctioning, extubation
• Ventilator management: BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, troubleshooting alarms, ventilator weaning
• Oxygen therapy: HFNC, trach collar, T-piece, portable oxygen
• Nebulizer systems: cold, heated, ultrasonic, hand-held, trach collar
• Medication administration: bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, nitric oxide, and other respiratory therapies
• Pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
• ABG interpretation and chest physiotherapy

Additional Details

• Occasional rotation to day shift (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• First-time travelers accepted (with required ECMO experience)
• Local candidates accepted
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts during the assignment
• Floating required based on unit needs

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.