Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in an adult respiratory therapy department.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with float coverage across all units including ER, PCU, MedSurg, and ICU
• Primary adult patient population with potential pediatric exposure in the ER
• Common diagnoses include acute/chronic respiratory failure, pneumonia, flu, COVID, post-open heart surgery, CHF, COPD, and critical/ventilated patients
• Caseload is point-based and typically ranges from 6–12 patients depending on unit assignment
• EMR: Meditech; medication dispensing via Pyxis
• Equipment includes Draeger and V500 Draeger vents, Hamilton LTV transport vents, A and B Oscillators, P Newton neonatal pneumatic vent, and V60 BiPAP machines
• 12-hour night shifts (1800–0630)
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation varies based on unit needs; back-to-back or consecutive weekend scheduling is possible
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage expected for approximately 50% of holidays during the contract
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager

Requirements

• RRT credential required; CRT not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Proficiency with vent management, BiPAP/non-invasive ventilation, high-flow O2, intubation assistance, bedside bronchoscopies, and trach insertion and care
• Ability to make independent clinical judgments and work autonomously
• Comfort responding to rapid responses, traumas, and codes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and date of birth (month and day) required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Will not be required to float to the Children's unit unless comfortable doing so
• NICU experience is preferred but not required
• Night shift team consists of 7 RRTs plus 5 PRN RRTs; days team has 9 RRTs
• Support includes a Lead Tech, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• Rapid response and code coverage is shared among staff; the RRT assigned to the ER serves as the primary responder
• Orientation consists of a facility NEO followed by 3–4 shifts of unit-specific orientation across various departments
• Schedule is made in 6-week increments and released several weeks in advance
• Scrub color: any solid, professional color — no neon colors, graphic designs, or logos
• Free parking available on-site