Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 2 years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract in an acute care setting.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a Respiratory Care Department
• Responds to all care areas including pre- and post-surgical units and the ED
• Responds to rapid response and code blue calls
• Patients across all age groups
• 12-hour night shifts, 1800–0630
• Every other weekend night shift required
• No call required
• MEDITECH EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant respiratory therapy experience
• Current RRT credential
• Active state or compact (NLC) licensure — license required if applicable; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required (pending not accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Proficiency in nebulizer administration and ventilator management
• Ability to work independently and provide proper patient assessment and treatment recommendations
• 2 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
• Driver's license required — used to verify permanent address is at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity

Additional Information

• Provide general respiratory care services across multiple care areas including surgical and emergency settings
• Must be knowledgeable and competent in meeting the needs of patients across all age groups
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result to contract termination
• Candidates who were directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position