Travel Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a Critical Access Hospital, covering all age ranges across inpatient, ER, and outpatient settings on a rotating day/night schedule.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Respiratory Therapy department covering ER, inpatient, and some outpatient areas
• All age ranges treated, from neonates (0) to geriatric (100+)
• Daily treatment volume varies
• Ventilator equipment includes PB980, Hamilton C1, and V60 BiPAP
• Charting via MEDITECH
• 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights, 7a–7p and 7p–7a
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• No on-call or standby call requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Active ND Respiratory Therapy license required; license required if applicable
• CRT required; RRT preferred
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA)
• Preferred certifications: PALS and NRP
• Ability to work independently, including as the sole RT in-house
• MEDITECH experience preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include drawing ABGs, performing EKGs, and all standard respiratory therapy duties
• A hospitalist or intensivist is available in-house 24/7
• A respiratory supervisor or lead is only on-site Monday–Friday during day shift; travelers may be the sole RT in-house at other times
• Orientation is 1–2 weeks depending on experience (approximately 12 orientation hours)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub color is black, though any color is acceptable
• Fit testing is required; candidates with facial hair must pass either the primary or secondary fit test (3M Aura 1860 or 3M 1870+); a PortaCount test is required if those are failed, and cannot be completed on individuals with facial hair — candidates who cannot remove facial hair and fail fit testing may have their contract canceled
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved