Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 2+ years of experience in respiratory and neuro diagnostics for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting — Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma, teaching facility with 632 staffed beds
• Respiratory and neuro diagnostics unit serving both pediatric and adult critical care populations
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Every third weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• No floating required
• Epic EMR — experience required; training provided during orientation
• Ventilator equipment includes Servo I and Hamilton G5
• Respiratory care scope includes airway management, vent management, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizer, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and medication administration
• Neuro diagnostics scope includes O2 saturation monitoring/sleep studies
• Free parking available with badge access to parking garage

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Pediatric and adult critical care experience required
• ER and adult ICU setting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Active Michigan (MI) state license required by start date — compact license not accepted in MI; license required if applicable
• Proof of high school level education required (regardless of higher education credentials)
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and CRTT
• AHA-issued certifications preferred
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Former core staff members must have a minimum 1-year gap before returning — eligibility should be verified prior to consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory and neuro diagnostic care to both pediatric and adult critical care patients
• Orientation includes completion of pre-start modules, which vary by specialty
• Burgundy/wine scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travel candidates — no radius rule applies
• RTO must be submitted at the time of profile; a maximum of 5 days RTO is allowed per assignment
• 13-week assignment