Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. Start date 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks (assignment may extend to 16 weeks). Weekly pay range $2,313-$2,417 per week. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: hospital-based inpatient care requiring experience across multiple units.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,313-$2,417 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks (assignment may be 13-16 weeks)
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: inpatient respiratory therapy across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult/pediatric general units
- Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays (next orientation date per notes)
- Travel distance-based pay tiers with mileage considerations
- No block scheduling; weekends as needed; schedule flexibility required
- Reliable transportation required; public transit not available in the area

Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care and ventilation management for inpatient units including NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult/pediatric general units per physician orders and protocols.
- Assess patient respiratory status, monitor responses to therapy, adjust treatments, and document care in the medical record (Epic) with timely accuracy.
- Administer airway clearance therapies, inhaled medications, oxygen therapy, and participate in ventilator management and weaning as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals; participate in rounds and multidisciplinary care plans.
- Maintain competency in all required certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC verification) and ensure RRT credentialing is current; CRT is not accepted.
- Maintain infection control standards, equipment readiness, and safety checks; respond to clinical alarms and provide support within the scope of practice; weekends as needed with schedule flexibility; no on-call requirement.
- Demonstrate experience in a teaching hospital environment; document all care thoroughly and keep Epic documentation current within required timeframes.

Requirements
- Licensure/Certification: Must hold active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NBRC Verification, NRP
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; prior travel experience preferred; teaching hospital experience required.
- Inpatient Expertise: Experience across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult/pediatric general units preferred; Epic experience within the past 2 years is required.
- Scheduling/Setting: Ability to work 12-hour night shifts; weekends as needed; schedule flexibility is essential.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation required; public transportation is not accessible in the area.
- Documentation: Must have comprehensive employment history details available and be able to document all relevant clinical specialties on each entry.

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays (per facility notes)
- Assignment length and extension potential: 13 weeks with potential for extension if needed
- Mileage-based pay tiers applicable to assignment distance
- No block scheduling; weekends may be required with flexible scheduling
- Travel and assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.
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