Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Registered Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide quality respiratory care at a hospital in Battle Creek, MI. The RRT will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients with breathing disorders, operate and monitor ventilatory equipment, perform airway management and suctioning, assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement, conduct pulmonary function testing, perform arterial puncture and blood gas assessment, and document treatments and patient responses according to policy. The clinician will provide patient education, participate in shift-to-shift handoffs, and assist with equipment maintenance and quality processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Minimum one year experience as an RRT in an acute care or hospital setting.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with mechanical ventilators, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, and suctioning techniques.
• Experience performing arterial puncture and interpreting blood gases.
• Ability to perform tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion/removal, and assist with bronchoscopy and chest tube management.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Prior experience in moderate to high acuity hospital settings or with cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols.
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies and 12-lead EKGs.

Assignment Details

• Night shift pattern: 3x12.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and expertise. Benefits begin on day one and support your travel assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a traveling clinician you will deliver care that supports communities across the country. Assignments offer stability, career growth options, and opportunities for direct hire or temp-to-hire transitions. Your clinical work will contribute to improved patient outcomes and system-level quality initiatives.

Location Highlights

Battle Creek, MI offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Binder Park Zoo and Leila Arboretum are local points of interest within the city, and Fort Custer Recreation Area is approximately 10–15 minutes by car for hiking and mountain biking. The city is about a 45–60 minute drive to Kalamazoo and 90–120 minutes to the eastern shore of Lake Michigan for waterfront activities and beaches, providing a suburban lifestyle with access to larger urban amenities and regional parks.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.