Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,843 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level 2 trauma center and interventional stroke-certified facility, serving a patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center, interventional stroke-certified facility with a Level 3 NICU that serves as a regional transport resource
• Primarily adult RRT work with exposure to pediatric intubated patients; patient population spans infants to geriatrics
• Responsibilities include managing non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, arterial and capillary blood gas draws, oxygen management, and patient education
• EMR 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 within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements
• 12-week contract length

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Scrub color: Slate Gray
• RTO maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Significant RTO blackout periods are in effect — candidates should be prepared for limited time-off flexibility during the early months of the assignment
• Holiday coverage is required: travelers must be available to work all major holidays that fall within their assignment period if one or two occur; if three major holidays fall within the assignment, two must be worked — 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 within this health system for a full year before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs will not be placed on the same shift within the same unit
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests are permitted — the posted shift is firm

American Traveler Job ID #P-721390. 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.