Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,876 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level I Trauma experience for a night shift position at an acute care teaching hospital and children's hospital in New Mexico.

Details

• Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital and children's hospital in a short-term acute care setting
• RRT unit with an average daily census of 6–10 ventilated patients
• Skills utilized include airway management, vent management, ABG interpretation, medication administration, O2 therapies, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer therapy, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Charting in Cerner and Midas/Care Port
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:00–06:30
• Up to 3 weekends may be scheduled per 4-week schedule period
• No on-call requirement
• No floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active New Mexico RRT license required (pending license accepted); license required if applicable
• Current certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience in ER, Adult ICU, adult floor therapies, airway management, vent management, ABGs, O2 therapies, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer therapy, BiPAP, and CPAP
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with a completed exemption form signed by a provider
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking on-site
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval; all time off requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• A 6-month break is required for travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark at this facility, whichever comes first

American Traveler Job ID #P-714471. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.