Travel RRT ECMO Specialist - $2,615 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/09/2026Duration: 20 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Nov 9, 2026Length: 20 weeksOpenings: 2DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care at a Magnet, Level III Trauma teaching hospital.DetailsRespiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit in a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III Trauma statusAdult critical care patient population, including ECMO, ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia casesPatient ratio of 1:6Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1830-0700, with occasional day shift coverage as neededWorks every other weekendWill float within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby as neededNo on-call requirementUses Epic/Excellian for chartingRequirementsMinimum 2 years of RRT experience and 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience requiredRequired certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRTState license required if applicablePending license accepted but must be active at start of assignmentAdult Critical Care setting experience requiredExperience with airway management devices including ET tube/suctioning, extubation, intubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, tracheostomy care/suctioning, and pulmonary hygieneExperience administering medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin, and XopenexExperience with nebulizer types including cold, hand held, heated, ultrasonic, T-piece, and trach collarExperience with oxygen therapy delivery including bag and mask, ET tube, HFNC, portable oxygen tank, protocol-driven ECMO, T-piece, and trach collarArterial puncture and arterial blood gas drawing/interpretation experience requiredVentilator management experience including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, patient transport, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilationEpic/Excellian charting experience requiredTeaching hospital experience preferredFirst-time travelers accepted with minimum 1 year ECMO Specialist experienceAdditional InformationServes as an ECMO Specialist providing respiratory care to critically ill adult patientsPerforms chest physiotherapy including vest therapy and sputum specimen collectionScrub color is Ceil Blue (provided) or Olive Green (traveler's own)Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be consideredReturning staff must have a 3-month gap since their last shift worked as perm staff or per diemRTO should ideally be no more than 5 daysAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-751913. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.