Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,765 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 8 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: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift travel assignment at a Level 2 trauma, interventional stroke-certified facility with a Level 3 NICU, with a minimum of 1 year of experience and trauma experience required.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center that is also interventional stroke certified and home to a Level 3 NICU that serves as a regional transport resource
• Primarily adult respiratory therapy with exposure to pediatric intubated patients; patient population spans infants to geriatrics
• Procedures and responsibilities include non-invasive and conventional ventilation management, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, arterial and capillary blood gases, oxygen management, and patient education
• EMR and unit systems include Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active Georgia RRT license required; license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Scrub color: Slate Gray
• RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO must be submitted and cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Blackout dates apply for both night and day shifts — Night shift: June (total blackout), July 5–31, August 1–2; Day shift: June (total blackout), July 15–31, August 1–9
• Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work two and may request one holiday off for approval
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities in this health system for a full year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• No scheduling change requests or alternate shift requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm

American Traveler Job ID #P-728485. 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.