Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position involving advanced procedures including ECMO, bronchoscopy, and lung transplant support.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Inpatient respiratory therapy unit with exposure to Neuro Diagnostics
• Advanced procedures include bedside bronchoscopy, bedside percutaneous/cricothyrotomy tracheostomies, ECMO, nitric oxide, Veletri, and lung transplant support
• ER and Level II Trauma services supported
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Charting performed in Epic
• Black scrubs required
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure required by the appropriate state department — license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active (non-pending) state license required for consideration
• Valid driver's license or state-issued ID and a utility bill in the traveler's name with a matching address from within the last 3 months are required for consideration
• 2 supervisory references required for consideration
• Copies of certifications required for consideration
• Permanent address must be greater than 75 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Former permanent staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer per 13-week assignment; no holiday or blackout date requests will be accepted
• Local candidates are not eligible — permanent address must be outside the 75-mile radius
• Floating may be required to other facilities within a 75-mile radius