Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

About the role

Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Boston, MA. This 13‑week hospital position starts 11/02/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). The role requires active Massachusetts licensure, RRT certification, and current credentials; EPIC experience is required.

Pay

• Weekly pay: $2,756–$2,883 per week
• Local residents within 50 miles receive the local rate (posted rate minus $10)

Schedule

• Shift: 12‑hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Location: Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside respiratory care in MICU/SICU and trauma settings, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation with lung‑protective strategies; assess and adjust therapy as indicated
• Manage ventilator settings and participate in weaning decisions based on patient assessment and laboratory data; document changes and outcomes
• Respond to Code Blue and other resuscitation events; collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Perform airway management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, bronchodilator therapy, and aerosolized medications per orders; monitor patient responses and adjust care as needed
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EPIC electronic medical record; ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and participate in rounds as assigned; maintain equipment and inventory per department standards

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts Respiratory Care license and RRT certification; BLS required
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in a Level 1 trauma facility with MICU and SICU critical care; experience with lung‑protective ventilation; code team participation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Drager XL and v500 ventilator experience preferred
• Level III NICU experience preferred
• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program or equivalent, with eligibility for licensure in MA

Benefits

• Travel assignment support with a dedicated recruiter
• Credentialing and onboarding coordination
• On‑assignment support and resources to assist with transitions
• Potential extension opportunities based on performance and staffing needs