Travel Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 12-hour day shift contract position at an inpatient hospital in Montana.

Details

• Inpatient hospital respiratory therapy department
• 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved, accredited Respiratory Therapist program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active state license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Current BLS certification (AHA-issued; must not expire prior to start date)
• Epic EMR experience
• DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures, including arterial blood gas collection, in accordance with protocol
• Administers medications safely and evaluates patient response, communicating progress to physicians, nurses, and other departments
• Initiates and manages Respiratory Care Protocols based on clinical assessment and departmental criteria
• Troubleshoots and oversees respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care
• Educates patients and families on self-care techniques and health promotion
• Serves as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and may participate in special clinical projects as designated by department leadership
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year before being eligible for this travel assignment