Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

About the role

Respiratory Therapist, Registered, travel assignment in Middlebury, Vermont, starting 10/12/2026 for 16 weeks. This hospital-based travel assignment has no guaranteed hours and requires Vermont licensure and NBRC certification. NICU experience within the last year is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, monitor, and document prescribed respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients
• Manage ventilator care and ABG interpretation; adjust settings per protocol and physician orders
• Perform airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, medications administration, and humidification as directed
• Monitor patient response, document in the electronic medical record, and communicate changes to the care team
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment; ensure accuracy of medication administration within unit protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and support NICU/ICU/ED workflows as needed

Requirements

• Active Vermont state license as a respiratory care practitioner
• NBRC certification or registration, or eligibility to take NBRC written exam; NBRC verification required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS current; NRP required upon submission
• NICU experience within the last year; ICU/ED experience on the unit is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; minimum 2 years in respiratory care specialty
• Proficiency with Epic for documentation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and to align with unit needs and patient care requirements

Benefits

• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 16 weeks
• Access to nationwide assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Fast credentialing support for required certifications and licensure

Pay

$2,768–$2,885 per week

Schedule

Typically 36 hours per week, on a 12-hour day shift (3x12s)