Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

16-week travel assignment in Burlington, VT for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Start date: 08/24/2026.

About the role

This assignment covers adult and pediatric inpatients across general units as well as ICU, NICU, and PICU, with a focus on delivering high-quality respiratory care in a fast-paced hospital inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients across general units, Adult ICU, NICU, and PICU
• Manage ventilator support, perform weaning assessments, and adjust therapies per physician orders; monitor patient response
• Administer airway clearance techniques, chest therapies, and aerosolized medications; perform ABG sampling as needed; uphold infection control standards
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in Epic; collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Participate in care coordination, safety protocols, and escalation of respiratory needs as patient status evolves

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; NBRC verification required; CRT not accepted
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; NRP certification also required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; prior travel experience preferred; teaching hospital experience required
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
• Weekend availability as needed; 12-hour night shift; schedule flexibility is required
• Ability to work in a hospital inpatient setting; reliable transportation may be needed where public transit is limited

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,334–$2,410.

Schedule

• 16-week contract duration
• 3x12 Nights (12-hour night shifts)
• Weekend coverage may be required based on unit needs
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Benefits

• No block scheduling
• Dedicated recruiters and 24/7 support while on assignment
• Fast credentialing support
• Competitive pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings