Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist needed for a travel assignment in Newport, Vermont. Start date is 07/01/2026 for a 13‑week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $1,933 to $2,005 per week. There are no guaranteed hours. The shift is a 3×12‑hour daytime schedule (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), with every other weekend as needed. The role is located at a 25‑bed Critical Access Hospital in the Northeast Kingdom. The assignment supports ongoing professional practice with quarterly department education sessions for agency staff and dedicated travel‑recruiter support. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,933 - $2,005 per week Guaranteed hours: 0.0 Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3×12‑hour daytime shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.), with every other weekend Start date: 07/01/2026 Location setting: Rural 25‑bed Critical Access Hospital in Newport, Vermont Responsibilities Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including inhalation medications, aerosol therapies, and chest physiotherapy as ordered Manage and monitor patients on ventilatory support; adjust ventilator settings per protocol and physician orders Perform arterial blood gas collection and interpretation when indicated; document results and adjust therapy accordingly Assess respiratory status, document findings, and communicate changes to physicians and nursing staff Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and optimize patient care plans; participate in rounds and handoffs Maintain infection control standards and equipment sterilization; ensure safe operation and troubleshooting of respiratory care devices Attend quarterly education sessions and participate in in‑service training as required for agency personnel Complete timely documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with hospital policies Requirements Active Respiratory Therapist license with ability to practice in Vermont; RRT credential preferred or eligible Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program Relevant clinical experience in acute care or hospital settings; ability to work in a rural, community hospital environment Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied staff Ability to work a 12‑hour daytime shift with weekend rotation; BLS certification required (ACLS/other certifications as applicable) Benefits and Support 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC Clear, transparent weekly pay with a defined 13‑week contract Travel‑friendly onboarding and ongoing credentialing assistance Access to ongoing department education sessions as part of agency requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce