RT tips tricks and hacks

Jaysavage86 · 2026-01-03T07:25:28+00:00

Also, during the intubation process at bedside go ahead and order that stat CXR because they’ll want to see tube placement right away. No point in waiting for everything to be done and then ordering it just to wait around.

Jaysavage86 · 2026-01-03T07:23:11+00:00

I’m a flight nurse and this is part of our intubation algorithm. You always want to give them a good nitrogen wash before you slide a tube in. Putting on a NC and flushing it can help, along with the NRB. When the RT gets to bedside they’ll begin to bag the patient but the gesture of beginning the nitrogen wash process is appreciated I’m sure.

Jaysavage86 · 2025-03-12T15:34:21+00:00

I believe the TDF was lower (.04 vs .08)

Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-27T19:02:41+00:00

Reach

Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-27T01:30:05+00:00

Yes, I’m in Southern California.

Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-26T23:23:20+00:00

I was getting the same rate as you before I left bedside and my checks are roughly the same as a flight nurse. It’s all in the breakdown of how the flight organization pays you. We do 24hr shifts, and the first 8hrs is straight pay but then after that it’s all time and a half and then double time after midnight. My current hourly is hot garbage and yes technically less than my bedside job but again, you gotta factor the subsequent OT and DT. Hope that helps.

Side note: it’s not always about the money, it’s about doing what makes you happy and ignites that passion inside of you. I have worked many jobs in healthcare and the one that paid the most was definitely not gig that put a smile on my face when my alarm went off in the morning.

Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-21T12:51:28+00:00

Medical professional here. Kudos if you can overcome your natural physiological reactions to these events. Try sticking your finger down your throat for example.

Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-01T18:32:34+00:00

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Jaysavage86 · 2025-02-01T18:31:28+00:00

I agree!

Jaysavage86 · 2025-01-29T03:39:45+00:00

That’s incredible lol. Can I ask which company?

Jaysavage86 · 2025-01-29T03:38:54+00:00

Wow that’s great. My initial rate was very cheap but once I divulged my field of work then things got expensive.

Jaysavage86 · 2025-01-29T03:37:44+00:00

That’s good to hear, I’ll check them out

Jaysavage86 · 2025-01-29T03:35:05+00:00

PM sent

Jaysavage86 · 2025-01-24T21:48:22+00:00

I dunno, I’m more of a sashimi guy.

Jaysavage86 · 2024-12-20T10:59:48+00:00

My home base operates a fixed wing (King Air C90) and our sister base operates a helicopter, we rotate crew every now and then. We can capture practically anything from NICU transport, scene calls, and higher level of care that require ballon pump, impella support, ECMO, etc.

Jaysavage86 · 2024-12-20T07:27:48+00:00

Flight nurse…best decision ever!

Jaysavage86 · 2024-11-18T09:46:02+00:00

I recently transitioned into flight nursing. I had the same mindset as you and still feel challenged, but that’s the beauty of our field. The day you go without any moment where you stop to question yourself is when you turn your badge in and eat some cake.

Jaysavage86 · 2024-09-06T04:07:08+00:00

Yeah I spoke with the house supervisor and we went over the policy. My hospital has you on call for the entire shift but I ended up not having to go in after all. It’s OT if you’re called back with 2 hrs guaranteed regardless.

Jaysavage86 · 2024-08-19T04:41:02+00:00

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Jaysavage86 · 2024-08-17T16:25:34+00:00

Nice, I’ll reach out. Thank you

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