Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

About the role

Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist, travel assignment in Lodi, California. Start date 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks. Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Pay

Weekly pay range: $2,001–$2,126 per week.

Schedule

Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM). Contract duration: 13 weeks. Start date: 10/12/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and department policies
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy; monitor patient response and maintain accurate documentation
• Manage ventilator support and perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and physician orders
• Document care in the electronic medical record; complete necessary paperwork and charges for each patient
• Assist in training and supervising new employees as delegated; participate in department training activities
• Collaborate with the care team to assess therapy effectiveness and adjust treatment plans as needed

Requirements

• Licenses/certifications: NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (CA); NBRC status (Registered or Certified) required in CA, OR, and HI; CPR/BLS required; ACLS required; NRP preferred; PALS preferred; PEARS preferred; EPIC and Cerner EMR experience preferred for backfill
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience: At least two years of recent respiratory care experience; three years preferred
• Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care setting with adult and geriatric patients; current nursing license per the state of assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial contract