Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience in pediatric and adult critical care for a night shift position at a Magnet, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a 632-bed Magnet, Level 1 Trauma teaching facility
• Combined Respiratory and Neuro Diagnostics unit serving both pediatric and adult critical care populations
• Experience working in ER and adult ICU settings
• Respiratory care procedures include airway management, vent management, medication administration, O2 therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizer therapy, suctioning, and pulmonary toileting
• Neuro diagnostics work involves O2 saturation monitoring as part of polysomnography/sleep studies
• Equipment used includes Servo I and Hamilton G5 ventilators
• Epic EMR — experience required; training provided during orientation
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:30–07:00)
• Every third weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Free parking available with badge access to parking garage

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric and adult critical care — required
• Level 1 Trauma setting experience required
• Active MI respiratory therapy license required by start date (pending license not accepted; compact license not accepted in MI) — license required if applicable
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and CRTT
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proof of high school level education required
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory and neuro diagnostics care across pediatric and adult critical care populations
• Completion of pre-start orientation modules required; modules vary by specialty
• Burgundy/wine scrubs required
• Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate — no radius rule applies
• Former core staff members must wait 12 months before returning; eligibility should be verified prior to consideration
• RTO must be submitted at the time of profile; maximum of 5 RTO days per assignment