Job Description:

Support critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients as a travel Respiratory Therapist in Sitka. This 13-week night assignment includes respiratory assessments, treatments, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas interpretation, airway management, extubations, and ventilatory life support. You will also provide instruction on respiratory equipment and therapies while maintaining the equipment used for treatment and testing. The role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of respiratory care needs in a distinctive coastal Alaska setting.

Weather:

Expect cool, refreshing conditions with crisp air, scenic coastal views, and occasional rain. Overcast periods are common, with breaks of daylight that highlight the surrounding forests, water, and mountains.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local Exploration: Walk along Sitka’s waterfront and enjoy views of the surrounding coastal scenery.

• Outdoor Adventure: Spend a day hiking through nearby forested trails and enjoying the fresh coastal air.

• Day Trip: Take a day trip to explore a nearby coastal community and experience the region’s island landscape.

• Wildlife Viewing: Look for local wildlife and marine life around Sitka’s shoreline and outdoor areas.

• Day Trip: Plan a full-day excursion through the surrounding islands, forests, and scenic coastal viewpoints.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Sitka, Alaska
Shift: Nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave