Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) position in Lodi, California. Travel assignment starts on 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks at a short-term acute care hospital. Weekly pay range: $2,013–$2,077 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM). This opening requires experience and credentials suitable for a hospital respiratory care team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,013–$2,077 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Assess and document prescribed respiratory therapies for adult and geriatric patients
- Administer aerosol and oxygen therapies, including care for ventilator patients, per physician orders and policy
- Draw arterial blood gases and interpret results in collaboration with the care team
- Provide care to patients on ventilation, adjusting or initiating therapy per protocol
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, including flow sheets and charge capture
- Support training and supervision of new staff as delegated and participate in department activities as required

Requirements
- Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential (Registered or Certified by the NBRC) required in CA
- BLS/CPR certification from an approved vendor; ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- NRP certification preferred; PEARS certification preferred
- Minimum two years of recent respiratory care experience; three years preferred
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications require Bachelor's); Master's Degree preferred
- Current nursing license per the state of assignment (California)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Dedicated assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Weekly pay with direct deposit

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.