Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 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 contract at a 204-bed acute care hospital in Loxahatchee, FL.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Therapy unit at a 204-bed acute care medical/surgical facility specializing in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, bariatrics, and Women's Services
• Unit has 12 beds with a staff of 5–8, including a director, lead RRT, permanent staff, and per diem support
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 2:1
• Equipment used includes oxygen cylinders and concentrators, nebulizers, suction machines, and CPAP/BiPAP machines
• EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience
• Must have active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the start date)
• ICU experience preferred
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required (Florida state requirement)

Additional Information

• Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema
• Work as part of a close-knit, collaborative team with active physician relationships in a fast-paced environment
• Gray scrubs required for Respiratory Therapy staff
• The facility is recognized for ongoing growth and expansion with advances in patient safety and technology