Travel Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT preferred) with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 15-week night shift travel contract at a medical center in Hilo, Hawaii.

Details

• Night shift hours from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
• 15-week contract
• Cares for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Responsibilities include continuous airway management, ventilator and non-invasive ventilator (NIV) management, physician consulting, CPR, and all aspects of respiratory care
• Equipment used includes PB 980, PB 840, and V60 ventilators, as well as the Para Pac Transport Vent and Pyxis medication management
• Computerized charting system used

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Active State of Hawaii Respiratory Therapy License required by start of assignment (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications required: BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS
• RRT preferred
• NRP preferred
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations required
• Prior completed travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical or religious exception required prior to contract start

Additional Information

• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to their assignment start date for a mandatory clearance appointment at Hilo Employee Health
• Travelers should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start date to attend the Employee Health appointment on Friday morning
• Flu vaccination may be administered during the Employee Health clearance appointment