Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,182 per week
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult, pediatric, and NICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at an acute care Level III trauma facility.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient floors and the ER
- Patient population spans NICU through geriatrics, including ICU, stepdown, med/surg, a small pediatric unit, and a Level III NICU
- No more than 30 treatments per shift; workload is distributed by floor rather than a points system, so caseload may vary
- RT equipment includes Dräger vents, Cervo NICU vent, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, Philips V60, and Philips V30
- Charting via Epic
Requirements
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 3
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Experience in adult, pediatric, and NICU settings required; NICU experience is mandatory
- RRT credential via NBRC required
- CRT via NBRC accepted
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and S.T.A.B.L.E.; NRP required for candidates who will work with NICU/neonatal patients
- Active state license required if applicable; pending licensure will not be accepted
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
About the Role
Responsibilities include drawing and analyzing ABGs, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
May assist with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation, and may place an LMA; does not perform EKGs
Experienced travelers may be asked to serve as charge therapist if willing
Orientation is approximately one week, adjusted based on experience
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Former permanent employees of the facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
Any color scrubs are acceptable
Pay, Benefits, and Schedule
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
With tax-free stipend amount to be determined